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Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

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This Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes recipe offers a creamy, cheesy comfort food that cooks effortlessly in a slow cooker. Layers of thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes, onions, and sharp white cheddar cheese are smothered in a smooth milk-based sauce thickened with cornstarch and flavored with mustard, salt, and black pepper. Perfect for a hands-off side dish, this recipe delivers tender, bubbly, golden scalloped potatoes after a few hours of slow cooking.

Ingredients

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Potatoes and Vegetables

  • 3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, about 6, sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

Milk Sauce

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3 Tbsp heaping cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper

Cheese

  • 8 oz white cheddar cheese, grated
  • Oil or cooking spray for greasing crock pot

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crock Pot: Grease the inside of your crock pot with oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
  2. Layer Ingredients: Begin layering 1/3 of the sliced onions, followed by 1/3 of the sliced potatoes, then 1/3 of the grated white cheddar cheese. Repeat this process two more times, finishing with a layer of potatoes and cheese on top.
  3. Make the Milk Sauce: In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heaping cornstarch, prepared yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour Sauce Over Layers: Evenly pour the milk sauce mixture over the layered scalloped potatoes in the crock pot, ensuring the sauce seeps through the layers.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is golden and bubbly.
  6. Rest Before Serving: Once cooked, unplug the crock pot and allow the scalloped potatoes to rest for 20 minutes. This helps the sauce thicken and sets the dish for easier serving.

Notes

  • Use Yukon gold potatoes for their creamy texture and natural sweetness, which hold up well during slow cooking.
  • For thinner, more tender slices, use a mandoline slicer to achieve uniform 1/8 inch slices.
  • If you prefer a sharper flavor, substitute white cheddar with aged cheddar or add a bit of Parmesan cheese in the layers.
  • Resting the dish before serving is crucial to allow the sauce to thicken and the layers to set properly.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated in a microwave or oven.

Keywords: Crock Pot scalloped potatoes, slow cooker potatoes, cheesy potato side dish, crock pot recipes, comfort food, easy potato recipe

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