Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes 🥔🧀
Introduction
If you grew up with Grandma’s scalloped potatoes baking slowly in the oven, you’ll love this easier, hands-off version.
These Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes are everything you want in comfort food — tender layers of potatoes bathed in a creamy, cheesy sauce that melts right into every bite.
It’s the kind of side dish that steals the spotlight, whether it’s Sunday dinner, Easter lunch, or a cozy weeknight meal.
All the love of homemade scalloped potatoes — no oven needed, no fuss, and no burnt edges. Just slow-cooked perfection that practically stirs itself. 💛
Ingredient Overview
2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), thinly sliced – Creamy, tender, and perfect for layering.
1 small onion, thinly sliced – Adds a soft sweetness that melts right into the sauce.
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese – The star of the creamy sauce. Use sharp cheddar for the best flavor.
1 cup milk – Helps the sauce stay silky as it cooks.
1 cup heavy cream – Adds richness and depth.
3 tbsp butter, melted – Brings a buttery smoothness to every layer.
2 tbsp flour – Helps thicken the creamy sauce.
½ tsp garlic powder – Adds a subtle savory note.
½ tsp paprika (optional) – For a golden color and a hint of smokiness.
Salt & pepper to taste – Balances all that cheesy goodness.
(Optional toppings: chopped parsley, crumbled bacon, or extra cheese for the final layer.)
