These easy Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham are a creamy and delicious comfort food. This hearty side dish goes with almost any main dish making it a perfect potato casserole recipe. It’s actually so filling you could even just pair it with a salad and call it dinner.
Scalloped potatoes and ham are always a crowd pleaser! The irresistible creamy cheese sauce, sliced potatoes and ham is a hit every time I serve it. There is a reason scalloped potatoes are a classic favorite and this version makes it so easy to make them you don’t even have to wait for holidays to serve them.
Scalloped potatoes are one of my husbands favorite dishes. He doesn’t really liked mashed potatoes. I know isn’t that crazy, who doesn’t like mashed potatoes? If any menu ever has any scalloped potatoes, he orders them. When I told him I was making this potato casserole in the crock pot he was all in! I have never met a potato dish I don’t like so I’m in for anything and these easy crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham did not disappoint.
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Leftover Ham Recipes
I always have leftover ham when I make my Brown Sugar and Pineapple Ham so I love to find new leftover ham recipes. Does anyone else feel like they sometimes make ham just to have leftover ham? I love to eat it in sandwiches and casseroles all week long. I usually use the ham bone and extra ham to make my Slow Cooker 15 Bean and Ham Soup but decided that I would use the extra ham to make this new potato casserole.
The rich and creamy sauce paired with the starchy potatoes and ham makes a dish that is scrumptious and addictive. I promise you can’t just take one bite.
Tips for making Easy Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
This recipe is called easy scalloped potatoes so it is as easy as possible compared to other scalloped potatoes.
Use a Mandolin– I highly recommend using a mandolin for this recipe. If you have to hand chop the potatoes it makes this recipe not as easy.
Use Cream of Mushroom Soup instead of a roux– Many recipes have you make a roux which is just one extra step. Cream of mushroom soup has already made the roux for you. Again, if you want to make a roux from scratch you absolutely can but then I wouldn’t call these easy!
Broil the potatoes at the end– This step is optional but I love to take the 5 extra minutes to take the potatoes and put them in the oven under the broiler for 5 minutes. This adds a crunchy texture on top.
Let the potatoes sit after cooking– This step is similar to lasagna. If you let the potato casserole sit for 15 minutes it helps the sauce to be less runny.
Do not rinse or store in water ahead of time- This step removes the starch on the potatoes that is essential to having all the ingredients combine.
Gluten Free Side Dish
I love this gluten free side dish that everyone will enjoy! My husband has celiac disease, which means he is allergic to gluten. All of my recipes are made gluten-free for this reason. I always bring this dish to potlucks or events and no one ever knows it’s gluten free. Potatoes and ham are naturally gluten free.
However, Cream of Mushroom soup usually has gluten in it. I use a Cream of Mushroom Soup made by Pacific Foods that is gluten-free. If you want to make your own it is simple just takes a little extra time.
How to Make Easy Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Step 1. Peel and slice the potatoes with a mandolin or slice thinly about 1/8 inch thick. Dice ham.
Step 2. Mix Cream of Mushroom Soup and 3/4 cup milk together.
Step 3. Mix 3 cheeses together with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
Step 4. Layer the potatoes, ham and sprinkle with cheese and spices.
Step 5. Pour Cream of Mushroom mixture on top of potatoes and ham. Stir everything together to incorporate all ingredients together. Stir again just to make sure!
Step 6. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until potatoes are soft.
Step 7. Put it in the oven at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. (Optional)
Step 8. Let potatoes sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced (1/8 inch)
- 16 oz ham diced
- 10.5 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 1 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp thyme dried
Instructions
- Peel and slice the potatoes with a mandolin or slice thinly about 1/8 inch thick. Dice ham.
- Mix (1) Cream of Mushroom Soup and milk together.
- Mix 3 cheeses together with 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
- Layer the potatoes, ham and sprinkle with cheese and spices.
- Pour Cream of Mushroom mixture on top of potatoes and ham. Stir everything together and cover with sauce.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
- Put it in the oven at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. (Optional)
- Let potatoes sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Sally says
My family and I loved this. It’s so creamy and delicious. Will be a regular for us
allisonetreadwell says
HI Sally!! So happy you all enjoyed it! Love hearing that!
Dawn says
I’m confused on why layer of supposed to mix all together?
allisonetreadwell says
You can totally just pour everything in a stir it up. I may need to reword that. It was more for the pictures so each ingredient is inluded.
Katherine says
would love to make recipe
Carol says
So you said we can put the crock pot (just the crock) in the broiler? Don’t they say crocks are OK up to 400 degrees in the oven, but not in the broiler? I’ll believe you if you if you tried it more than once and the crock survived. LOL
allisonetreadwell says
HI Carol! Per the Crock-Pot website, it says you can put the insert only in the oven up to 400 degrees.I’ll switch it to say that instead of broiler. I totally did it but best not to go against what Crock Pot says.
Lisa says
Looks delicious! Can I use a white sauce instead of the mushroom soup? My husband hates cream of mushroom soup. Thanks!
allisonetreadwell says
HI Lisa! That would work! What white sauce are you thinking? Just want to make sure it’s not alfredo.
Cheryl says
Hi, if I omit the ham do I need to replace the saltiness with something else?
allisonetreadwell says
Hi Cheryl! Good question! I would add a teaspoon of salt if I left out the ham. Hope you enjoy it!
Linda says
How do you measure 2 1/2 lbs of potatoes. How does that translate into cups? I don’t want to have to weigh out the potatoes.
allisonetreadwell says
Hi Linda! I would say 3 1/2 cups chopped potatoes.
Suzie says
I’d like to double the recipe and put in the oven (thinking crock pot won’t be big enough). Any idea on what the baking time and temp would be?
allisonetreadwell says
Hi Suzie! I haven’t doubled the recipe or done it in the oven but I did find this recipe and think it should work for timing and temperature. Hope you like it!! https://www.spendwithpennies.com/scalloped-potatoes-recipe/
CMc says
Thank you for this great recipe! My husband was recently diagnosed with celiac so your recipes have been really helpful. This was a great, easy, Christmas Eve dinner for us! I ended up having to use cream of chicken soup (same brand) because I thought I had mushroom, but nope. It still turned out great. I added some dried minced onions and garlic powder because that’s to our taste. Thanks!
allisonetreadwell says
Hi! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe and Merry belated Christmas. I love hearing that the gluten-free recipes are helpful to you. It is a tough transition to find easy Celiac-friendly meals. There is so much hidden gluten in everyday items but over time you will become a pro. Have a great day!
Jeff Cummings says
Thank you for sharing this recipe.I tweaked it a bit because I made and used homemade Cream of Celery soup.My ham is sweet because I glaze the ham with our own Honey so the scalloped potatoes are sweet.I even used Pork Belly that is pan fried and used in this recipe with the ham.