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!

I always like holiday dinners. I think I enjoy them as much for the tradition and nostalgia as for the food.

Don’t get me wrong, though. I do love the food!

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.

My kids aren’t huge meat-eaters, so now now I have to figure out what to do with all of the leftover ham.

I always look forward to the leftovers (and not having to cook the day after the holiday).

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!

If you are short on time, some of the prep (grating the cheese, cutting up the ham) can be done ahead of time.

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!

Author:I Heart Eating

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes

Servings:8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crock pot

Print Rate

5 from 3 votes

Ingredients

• 3 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick)3 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick)
• 12 ounce can evaporated milk (low-fat or fat-free ok)12 ounce can evaporated milk (low-fat or fat-free ok)
• 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon butter
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I like reduced-sodium)1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I like reduced-sodium)
• 6 tablespoons cornstarch6 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated or in small cubes)4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated or in small cubes)
• 4 ounces white cheddar cheese (grated or in small cubes)4 ounces white cheddar cheese (grated or in small cubes)
• 1 pound cooked ham (diced)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 1/3 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

*This recipe does not hold well on warm. 

**Nutrition facts have been estimated.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1gCalories: 404kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 42g (14%)Protein: 23g (46%)Fat: 16g (25%)Saturated Fat: 9g (45%)Cholesterol: 72mg (24%)Sodium: 1181mg (49%)Potassium: 1045mg (30%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 430IU (9%)Vitamin C: 11mg (13%)Calcium: 348mg (35%)Iron: 2.8mg (16%)

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Adapted from America’s Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution.

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