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    Home » Slow Cooker » Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

    Published: Apr 11, 2017 · Modified: Mar 19, 2021 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham are a yummy crock pot recipe that turns leftover ham into a whole new meal!

    Slow cooker scalloped potatoes with ham on a white plate.

    Ham at Easter and at Christmas was always a tradition in my house while I was growing up. I still love having ham during the holidays.

    However, after a day or so of reheating the leftovers, it's nice to turn some of the food into a whole new meal. These Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham are the perfect way to do that!

    These cheesy potatoes are a yummy main dish. They take a little more work than a toss-and-go slow cooker meal, but it's so worth it!

    How to make

    Milk pouring into a skillet with garlic in it.

    Line slow cooker with a foil collar against the back half of the cooker, and spray slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.

    Microwave potatoes and 2 tablespoons milk in a covered bowl, stirring twice, for 6-8 minutes, or until almost tender. Uncover, and set aside to cool slightly.

    While the potatoes are in the microwave, melt butter in a large saucepan. Add garlic and thyme; cook for 30 seconds.

    Stir in remaining milk, broth, cornstarch, and pepper.

    Skillet with cheese in sauce.

    Bring milk mixture to simmer, whisking constantly, until just thickened.

    Whisk in cheese, and stir until cheese has melted.

    Remove from heat. The sauce should be nice and pourable. If it's too thick, stir in additional chicken broth.

    Cheese sauce and potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker.

    Pour about â…“ cheese mixture over the bottom of the slow cooker.

    Layer the potatoes in, overlapping as you go.

    Diced ham and cheese sauce on potatoes in a slow cooker.

    Top potatoes with diced ham. Pour cheese sauce over the top, spreading as necessary.

    Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 4-6 hours on low.

    Remove foil collar, and let potatoes cool for 20 minutes before serving.

    Slices of potato in a slow cooker insert

    What is a foil collar?

    A foil collar is aluminum foil that's placed against the hotter side in the slow cooker insert to help the food cook evenly. Typically, the back side is the hotter side of the slow cooker.

    How to make a foil collar

    To make a foil collar, fold 2-3 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil to form a rectangle that's about 16 inches long. Press the collar against the hot side of the slow cooker insert before placing any food in the slow cooker insert.

    Slow cooker ham and potatoes ingredients in glass bowls.

    Tips

    Evaporated milk: Regular, low-fat, or fat-free ok.

    Chicken broth: I like to use reduced-sodium broth in this recipe. 

    Thyme: If you don't like thyme, feel free to omit it. 

    Cheese: You can use different types of cheese if you prefer. 

    Ham: I use leftover cooked ham. I don't recommend using thin lunchmeat-style ham. 

    This recipe does not hold well on warm.

    Prep ahead tips

    If you are short on time, some of the prep can be done ahead of time.

    You can grate the cheese, cut up the ham, and then store the cheese and ham in containers in the fridge until you're ready to use them.

    A silver fork taking a bite of scalloped potatoes with ham.

    Storage

    This recipe does not hold well on warm. Store the leftovers, covered, in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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    Slow cooker scalloped potatoes with ham on a white plate.

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham are a yummy crock pot recipe that turns leftover ham into a whole new meal!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 404kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick
    • 12 ounce can evaporated milk
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
    • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated or in small cubes
    • 4 ounces white cheddar cheese grated or in small cubes
    • 1 pound cooked ham diced

    Instructions

    • Line slow cooker with a foil collar against the back half of the cooker, and spray slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Microwave potatoes and 2 tablespoons milk in a covered bowl, stirring twice, for 6-8 minutes, or until almost tender. Uncover, and set aside to cool slightly.
    • While the potatoes are in the microwave, melt butter in a large saucepan.
    • Add garlic and thyme; cook for 30 seconds.
    • Stir in remaining milk, broth, cornstarch, and pepper.
    • Bring milk mixture to simmer, whisking constantly, until just thickened.
    • Whisk in cheese, and stir until cheese has melted. Remove from heat. The sauce should be nice and pourable. If it's too thick, stir in additional chicken broth. 
    • Pour about â…“ cheese mixture over the bottom of the slow cooker. 
    • Layer the potatoes in, overlapping as you go.
    • Top potatoes with diced ham.
    • Pour cheese sauce over the top, spreading as necessary.
    • Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 4-6 hours on low. 
    • Remove foil collar, and let potatoes cool for 20 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    • Evaporated milk: Regular, low-fat, or fat-free ok.
    • Chicken broth: I like to use reduced-sodium broth in this recipe. 
    • Thyme: If you don't like thyme, feel free to omit it. 
    • Cheese: You can use different types of cheese if you prefer. 
    • Ham: I use leftover cooked ham. I don't recommend using thin lunchmeat-style ham. 
    • This recipe does not hold well on warm.
    • Nutrition facts have been estimated.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1181mg | Potassium: 1045mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 2.8mg
    Tried this recipe? Rate it below. Mention @i_heart_eating on Instagram & tag #ihearteating!

    Adapted from America's Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution.

    Originally published 4/11/17. Updated with additional photos and tips 3/19/21.

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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Vanessa

      November 27, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      Have made this twice & everyone loves it!!

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 02, 2021 at 2:00 pm

        I'm so glad to hear that!

        Reply
    2. Jen

      December 27, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      Love these scalloped potatoes & ham with only a couple substitutions/ additions it's perfectly scrumptious!!! I used left-over ham gravy instead of broth & corn starch. Added bell pepper (red is what I had) & sour cream to this recipe.

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 27, 2019 at 9:23 pm

        Yay! So glad that you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Onie

      June 26, 2019 at 12:32 am

      This looks like a great mid-week meal! Was thinking of making a couple slight modifications to timing and potatoes for our family's crazy schedule & preferences... We like skins-on for potatoes, even when sliced, and that's what we do when we make scalloped the traditional way; would that mess up a crock pot cook? Also, crock pot will be on overnight, so cook time will be 7-8 hours on low, so I was thinking of NOT microwaving the slices before layering (didn't want to make mushy more likely). Thoughts please on these changes, anyone? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 26, 2019 at 8:33 am

        Hi! I haven't tried those timing changes or leaving the skins on, so I'm afraid that I'm not sure. I'm hoping someone else may have tried it.

        Reply
    4. Em

      September 16, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic! I found this recipe when I was looking for a recipe to use leftover ham. It was gobbled up! I'll make it again when I have leftover ham. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Chelsea

      September 01, 2018 at 10:20 am

      Make it a little quicker could frozen hash browns be used?

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 02, 2018 at 3:40 pm

        I think frozen hash browns will cook differently, but I think with some experimenting it could work. Good luck! =)

        Reply
    6. Vanessa

      August 29, 2018 at 10:46 am

      Is the microwaving of the potatoes necessary if it so going to be cooking 4-6 hrs and they are cut?

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 29, 2018 at 10:57 am

        It helps to give the potatoes a head start. Low is only about 190F, so microwaving the potatoes helps to get them going.

        Reply
    7. Michael

      December 31, 2017 at 10:23 am

      What is the purpose of the foil on 1/2 of the pot? Can a slow cooker bag be used instead?

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 31, 2017 at 8:41 pm

        The foil collar helps distribute heat. Many slow cookers have a hot spot, and the foil collar helps to avoid over-cooked food in those areas. I haven't tried this recipe with a slow cooker bag, but I think it's a good idea.

        Reply
    8. Shiri B

      November 11, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      Can u cook on high 4 hours?

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 13, 2017 at 11:59 am

        I've never tried cooking it on high so, unfortunately, I can't say for sure.

        Reply
    9. Karen

      November 06, 2017 at 7:15 am

      I have a 2 qt. Crock pot and I was wondering if I can cut the recipe down to half?

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 06, 2017 at 1:10 pm

        I haven't tried this recipe with a 2 quart, so I'm not sure how well it will work.

        Reply
    10. Becky

      October 12, 2017 at 8:00 pm

      Can I make this the night before and assemble and then cook it in the crock pot the next day?

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 15, 2017 at 10:21 am

        I've never tried assembling it the night before. I'm not sure how the potatoes would hold up, but if you try it, I'd love to hear how it turns out. Good luck!

        Reply
    11. Tammy

      August 13, 2017 at 6:28 am

      Do you do a layer of potatoes then ham, etc. and repeat or is it only a single layer of each ingredient? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 13, 2017 at 9:39 am

        It's just a layer of potatoes, then ham, and then cheese sauce. Please let me know if you have any other questions!

        Reply
        • Tammy

          August 13, 2017 at 11:35 am

          Thank you!

          Reply
          • Kate

            August 13, 2017 at 11:51 am

            Any time! =)

    12. Maha Khan

      April 19, 2017 at 6:14 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe.I like this and I think this is very delicious.
      I am going to make this recipe for my family and husband
      Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 19, 2017 at 9:38 am

        Thanks! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! =)

        Reply
    13. Karly

      April 13, 2017 at 4:28 pm

      Slightly worried that I might eat the entire batch of these before the guests even arrive-- but hey, what's life without a risk, right?! Seriously though, these look to. die. for.

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 14, 2017 at 9:23 am

        Hey, the guests will never know! ;) Thanks, Karly!

        Reply
    14. Betty Schweitzer

      April 11, 2017 at 9:41 am

      They look good, I'll give them a try. What is the point of the foil?

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 11, 2017 at 10:12 am

        Thanks! Most slow cookers have hot spots, and the foil helps the food to cook more evenly.

        Reply

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