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
Cost: $7.41, $1.24 per Servings
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
- Peel the potatoes and slice them ?-inch thick.
- Spray a 6-quart crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth and thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, pepper, and salt until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Layer ? of the sliced potatoes in the crock pot and pour ? of the cheese sauce over the top. Repeat the layers twice more.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Top with fresh parsley and serve warm.
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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
