Description
A cozy, set-and-forget dish featuring tender, velvety potatoes layered with creamy sauce and melty cheese, perfect for busy days or holiday tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds potatoes, thinly sliced (Russets or Yukon Gold)
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2 percent, or half and half for richness)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced (yellow or sweet)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or Gruyere)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice the potatoes and onions using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Layer the sliced potatoes, onions, and cheese in the crockpot.
- Pour the milk over the layered ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper throughout the layers.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the potatoes are tender and creamy.
Notes
Assemble the dish a day ahead and refrigerate for convenience. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: crockpot, scalloped potatoes, comfort food, creamy potatoes, slow cooker recipes