Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin

This recipe for Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin is a classic side that goes with about any entree.

Made with thinly sliced potatoes in a creamy sauce, this mouthwatering dish is both hearty and filling, making it perfect for holiday gatherings and potluck dinners.

What are Potatoes Au Gratin?

Potatoes Au Gratin are thinly sliced potatoes cooked in a creamy sauce, made with cheese, until golden brown and bubbly.

I like how easy this recipe is to make in a slow cooker.

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That seasoning salt is made with paprika, celery salt, and cayenne. These potatoes au gratin would go great with seasoning salt added to it!

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Why we love cheesy au gratin potatoes

These creamy and cheesy au gratin potatoes are a simple side dish that can be prepared in about 20 minutes. This recipe is the perfect hassle-free side dish for about any meal.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• The combination of tender potatoes and a rich cheese sauce makes this a comforting addition to any meal.
• The ingredients used in this recipe are basic or easy to find ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Slow cooking means that you can just set it to cook and go do something else.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding vegetables (such as peas) or sprinkling in red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
• Leftovers taste even better the next day when the flavors have melded together.
• You can make this recipe about anywhere that you can plug in a slow cooker.

Ingredients needed to make Au Gratin Potatoes in a Slow cooker.

• Potatoes. Use large potatoes that have been thinly sliced.
• Onion. Chopped small.
• Cheddar Cheese The cheese should be shredded.
• Heavy Cream. This helps to make the potatoes creamy and rich.
• Milk. Whole milk works best.
• Butter If you are using unsalted butter you can add a half teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
• Flour. All purpose flour helps to thicken the sauce.
• Seasonings. Such as salt and pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Tips for making the best slow cooker Potatoes Au Gratin.

The best potatoes to use in this recipe have a higher starch content that can hold up to slow cooking. Russet potatoes are the best ones to use however, Yukon gold are an all purpose potato that can work in this recipe as well.

More helpful tips for you.

1. My potatoes had the skin removed before making this recipe. If you decide to keep the skin on your potatoes, make sure that the potatoes have been cleaned first.
2. When slicing your potatoes, the slices should be about the same size in width (about a quarter inch wide) for uniform slow cooking.
3. Any kind of Cheddar Cheese can be used (I like sharp) in this recipe. Other kinds of cheeses that are commonly used in au gratin potatoes include Gruyère or Parmesan or a blend.
4. My potatoes were made in a large 6-Quart Crockpot. If you are using a smaller sized slow cooker you may need to adjust the ingredients so that it can all fit.
5. Make this into a meal by adding a protein element such as cooked diced ham or sausage (precooked).
6. I like to stir the potatoes occasionally to help them cook evenly.

How to make Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin.

Prep Time: 20 minutes .
Slow Cook Time : 4 ½ to 5 hours .
Servings: 6- 8.

1. Prep. Prepare your potatoes as indicated. Also, because there is melted cheese involved, prep your slow cooker using nonstick or as desired.
2. Sauce. To make your sauce, melt your butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and then whisk in the flour. Cook this for about a minute and then gradually whisk in the heavy cream and milk, whisking constantly. When the sauce has thickened remove it from the heat.
3. Cheese. Whisk in the seasonings and then cheese into your sauce, reserving a half cup of the cheese for the topping, and then the sliced onions.
4. Layer. Make the bottom layer by evenly placing half of the sliced potatoes, evenly spread out, on the bottom of your slow cooker. Top the potatoes with the cheese sauce and then repeat the process.
5. Slow Cook. Cover the slow cooker and slow cook for four hours. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the potatoes, cover, and continue to cook on low until the potatoes are fork-tender and the sauce is bubbly (another 30 minutes to an hour).

Expert Tip 👉 Avoid keeping these potatoes slow cooking after they are done cooking as the sauce can become too thick due to the starch content. If this happens, you can try stirring in a bit of milk to try thinning it out.

How to store Potatoes Au Gratin

Once your potatoes have fully cooled they can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, au gratin potatoes should keep for about three days when refrigerated. Freezing works best when frozen in individual servings for up to a few months.

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Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin, an easy and delicious slow cooker recipe made with thinly sliced russet potatoes in a creamy sauce.

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