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Au Gratin Potatoes Crock Pot is a creamy and cheesy side dish. The slow cooker does all of the work for this savory side dish recipe.
Au Gratin Potatoes Crock Pot
This Crock Pot Au Gratin Potatoes recipe taste absolutely amazing. Skip the box mixes and make this easy crock pot recipe.
The cheese sauce is rich and creamy. Everything combines with the thinly sliced potatoes for the best side. Not only is it incredibly effortless but it tastes wonderful. You can also try our potatoes au gratin oven recipe.
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Can you cook au gratin potatoes in a crock pot?
Yes, potatoes cook perfectly in the slow cooker. The potatoes are cooked to perfection and so tender.
The cheese sauce is smooth and creamy. This recipe is amazing cooked in the crock pot.
What is the difference between scalloped and au gratin potatoes?
Au Gratin potatoes include cheese in the recipe. They have a delicious cheesy sauce.
Scalloped potatoes do not have cheese but still have the same milk or heavy cream base.
Ingredients:
- Russet Potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/8” thick slices
- Butter
- All Purpose Flour
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Whole Milk
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- Salt and Pepper
- Fresh Parsley, chopped
How to make au gratin potatoes in the crock pot
- Prepare the bottom of the slow cooker and the sides. Spray a 6 quart crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter. You can use a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add the flour and stir until combined. Then whisk in the milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Cook for 2-3 minutes whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat. Then remove the saucepan from the heat and then immediately stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Layer the potatoes. Then layer a ⅓ of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot. Pour approximately ⅓ of the sauce on top of the potatoes. Continue with these layers 2 more times.
- Add paper towels on top. Place a few paper towels on top of the crock pot and then add the lid (this will soak up the extra moisture and make the top of the potatoes crispier).
- Cover and cook. Then cook on high for 3-5 hours until the potatoes are tender and cooked through. Remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of the cook time to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Garnish and serve. Then top with the fresh chopped parsley and the potatoes are ready to serve and enjoy!
Crock pot au gratin potatoes tips:
- Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese so that it melts smoothly and evenly in this recipe. The texture will be so much smoother and creamier. Pre-shredded bags of cheese have additives that do not melt well.
- Slice the potatoes thinly and evenly. This will ensure they cook at the same speed.
- Placing a layer of paper towels under the crock pot lid helps to make the top crispy like oven baked au gratin potatoes. This trick is super handy.
- Generously spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. You can also use crock pot liners. Either option will greatly help with clean up.
- Allow the potatoes to sit before serving. This will give the potatoes time to thicken.
- Use real butter in this recipe Margarine contains oil and can make the dish greasy.
- If you have a mandoline tool, this is the easiest way to slice the potatoes and ensure they are even. Each slice will be the exact same thickness.
- Cook the flour with the butter for the required 2 to 3 minutes. This will help to remove the flour taste from the mixture. It also helps the flour to act as a thickening agent which results in a thick and creamy sauce.
- Prevent the sauce from curdling by using medium high heat on the stove top.
Variations
- Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes make great options for this recipe.
- You can peel the potatoes or leave the peeling on.
- Sharp cheddar gives this amazing flavor but you can also combine various types. Monterrey Jack and Sharp Cheddar combine perfectly.
- Try adding other seasonings such as paprika to the potatoes.
- Heavy cream can be substituted for the milk in this recipe.
How to store:
Place the potatoes inside an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 4 to 5 days.
They are best served warm but can still be reheated. You can use the microwave until heated through.
If using the oven, cover the potatoes in foil. This will help to prevent them from drying out and getting too brown.
Crock pot potatoes au gratin recipe is so easy.
This recipe is perfect to make for a potluck or holiday gathering. It is so easy and a great way to free up oven space.
The dish turns out so tender and the cheese sauce is the best. Each bite is tender and so tasty.
Print this au gratin potatoes crock pot recipe below:
Crock pot Au Gratin Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet Potatoes peeled and sliced into 1/8” thick slices
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- Fresh Parsley chopped
Instructions
- Spray a 6 quart crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add the flour and stir until combined. Then whisk in the milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Then remove the saucepan from the heat and then immediately stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Then layer a ⅓ of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot. Pour approximately ⅓ of the sauce on top of the potatoes. Continue with these layers 2 more times.
- Place a few paper towels on top of the crock pot and then add the lid (this will soak up the extra moisture and make the top of the potatoes crispier).
- Then cook on high for 3-5 hours until the potatoes are tender and cooked through. Remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of the cook time to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Then top with the fresh chopped parsley and the potatoes are ready to serve and enjoy!
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- Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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- Easy Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Casserole
- Crock Pot Baked Potatoes.
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