Imagine sinking your fork into the most creamy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible potato dish that practically cooks itself! These Lazy Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are about to become your new favorite comfort food secret weapon. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering side dish that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. No complicated techniques, no stress - just pure, cheesy potato perfection waiting to happen right in your slow cooker!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and thinly slicing the russet potatoes using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife. Aim for uniform potato slices approximately 1/8-inch thick to ensure even cooking.
- Grease the interior of your slow cooker with butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Create the first potato layer at the bottom of the slow cooker, slightly overlapping the slices to create a compact base.
- Sprinkle a generous portion of shredded cheddar cheese over the potato layer, ensuring even coverage.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a rich, seasoned liquid mixture.
- Slowly pour a portion of the cream mixture over the first potato and cheese layer, allowing it to seep between the potato slices.
- Repeat the layering process: potatoes, cheese, cream mixture, until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of cheese.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat. Cook for 4 hours, ensuring potatoes become tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- After cooking, let the dish rest for 15-20 minutes to allow the sauce to set and become creamy.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving for added freshness and color.
- Serve hot directly from the slow cooker, scooping out portions that showcase the layered, cheesy potatoes.
Tips
- • Use a mandoline slicer for perfectly uniform potato slices that cook evenly • Ensure your potato slices are about 1/8-inch thick for optimal texture • Grease your slow cooker well to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze • Layer your ingredients carefully, making sure each potato slice gets some cheese and cream • Let the dish rest for 15-20 minutes after cooking to allow the sauce to set and become extra creamy • For extra flavor, experiment with different cheese blends like adding some gruyère or monterey jack • Don't rush the cooking process - low and slow is the key to tender, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes • Garnish with fresh green onions just before serving for a pop of color and fresh flavor
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 70mg
