Au Gratin Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe
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.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet Potatoes peeled and sliced into 1/8” thick slices
- ¼ cup Butter
- ¼ cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 ½ cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
- ½ 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 1/3 of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot. Pour approximately 1/3 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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Notes
Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese so that it melts smoothly and evenly in this recipe.
Recipe Tips
Variations Ideas
- Shredded Cheese - 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.
- Slicing Potatoes - Slice the potatoes thinly and evenly. This will ensure they cook at the same speed. 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.
- Crispy Topping Tip - 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.
- Prepare Slow Cooker - Generously spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. You can also use crock pot liners. Either option will greatly help with clean up.
- Rest Potatoes - Allow the potatoes to sit before serving. This will give the potatoes time to thicken.
- Cooking Flour - 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.
- Cooking Sauce - Prevent the sauce from curdling by using medium high heat on the stove top.
- Peeling Potatoes - You can peel the potatoes or leave the peeling on.
- Type of Potatoes - Yukon Gold Potatoes or Russet Potatoes make great options for this recipe.
- Type of Cheese - Sharp cheddar gives this amazing flavor but you can also combine various types. Monterrey Jack and Sharp Cheddar combine perfectly.
- Spices Variations - Try adding other seasonings such as paprika to the potatoes.
- Milk Substitute - Heavy cream can be substituted for the milk in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 1104mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 654IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 2mg
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