If you are tired of mashed or scalloped potatoes from a box, then this recipe is for YOU!
I made this Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes recipe couple weeks ago, and since then, I get requests from the whole family at least once a week for “cheesy potatoes.”
There are hardly any leftovers, but when there are, I love to top a scoop of these potatoes with a over-easy egg for a fun breakfast. Mmmmmm. This is a must try… and just in time for the holidays! hehe
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
(printable recipe at bottom of post)
Serves 10-12
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup sour cream (I used light & it is still very decadent)
1 can condensed cream of potato soup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 lb small red potatoes
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend (can double cheese to make cheesier, if calories are not an issue 🙂 hehe)
1/2 tsp paprika
3 tbsp chopped fresh chives for topping
1 teaspoon of salt (this can be reduced it you are watching sodium)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Thinly slice potatoes and set aside.
3. Add thinly sliced potatoes to the mixture and mix until all potatoes are well coated.
4. Spoon 1/2 of the potato mixture into the crockpot sprayed with cooking spray.
5. Top with 3/4 cup of shredded cheese.
6. Repeat layering with remaining potatoes and cheese.
7. Cook on HIGH for 3.5 to 4.5 hours (or on LOW 6-7 hours). Serve topped with a sprinkle of paprika and chives. I did not have chives, so I used some parsley I had on hand… still very tasty!
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- - 1 cup sour cream (I used light & it is still very decadent)
- - 1 can condensed cream of potato soup
- - 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce (or A1 sauce for vegetarians)
- - 2 lb small red potatoes
- - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend (can double cheese to make cheesier, if calories are not an issue 🙂 hehe)
- - ½ tsp paprika
- - 1 tsp salt
- - 3 tbsp chopped fresh chives for topping
- Thinly slice potatoes and set aside.
- Mix sour cream, can of soup,paprika, salt and Worcestershire sauce together in a large bowl.
- Add thinly sliced potatoes to the mixture and mix until all potatoes are well coated.
- Spoon ½ of the potato mixture into a crockpot sprayed with cooking spray.
- Top with ¾ cup of shredded cheese.
- Repeat layer with remaining potatoes and cheese.
- Cook on HIGH for 3.5 to 4.5 hours (or on LOW 6 to 7 hours). Serve topped with a sprinkle of paprika and chives.
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
December 20, 2011 at 1:22 amThat looks fantastic Corey. I gave you a blog award~stop by to check it out! <3
http://carriesexperimentalkitchen.blogspot.com/2011/12/liebster-blog-award-ii.html
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
December 20, 2011 at 3:07 amThank you so much Carrie! I will go check it out 🙂
Anonymous says
February 3, 2012 at 7:48 pmCan this be put together in the morning and left alone completely, all day, while I am at work, if on low? Or does it need stirred to avoid uneven cooking, and burnt edges?
Thanks!
Le Mignon Voyageur says
December 23, 2011 at 7:05 pmhave you tried this with regular potatoes?
Dianasvoboda says
August 28, 2016 at 6:43 pmI want to give the other viewers a heads up,do not use cheddar cheese unless you like greasy food, I think velveta cheese would be excellent I might try it.. Maybe it’s up to my family.. Please trust me cheddar cheese is very greasy..
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
December 23, 2011 at 7:33 pm@La Mignon Voyageur, I have not. I don’t know if they would hold their shape as well the red potatoes.
Miz Helen says
December 23, 2011 at 10:42 pmChef Corey,
Those Scalloped Potatoes are just delicious looking. I can’t wait try this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. I am wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
BeckyR says
December 26, 2011 at 10:27 pmI made this dish for Christmas dinner yesterday and everyone loved the potatoes! It was so easy to assemble and even easier to cook…I love switching on the slow cooker and walking away.
Thanks for sharing!
Miz Helen says
December 29, 2011 at 3:20 pmCongratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy you new Red Plate and have a very Happy New Year!
Miz Helen
Kelly says
December 29, 2011 at 3:57 pmWow these look amazing! I will be trying these in the near future for sure. 🙂 -Kelly @ Semi Homemade Mom
TheCraftBarn says
January 3, 2012 at 4:19 pmYummy! I posted a link to this recipe on my blog…thru my pinterest board.
Thanks!
Jennifer @ The Craft Barn
JuStAcEy says
January 3, 2012 at 9:04 pmHi Corey,
Thanks for the great recipe! Is the worcestershire sauce vital to the recipe? Could I substitute for soy sauce by chance? Thanks!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
January 3, 2012 at 9:34 pmThe Worcestershire sauce adds a hint of flavor, so I think soy sauce (also has a vinegar and salt component like Worcestershire) would be an ok substitute. PLEASE let me know how it turns out with the substitution :)I would love to know! Enjoy 🙂
Anonymous says
January 9, 2012 at 2:24 amHow can I replace the cream of potato soup without having to hand-make my own kind? I have a sensitivity to all cream of anything soups.
Anonymous says
January 24, 2012 at 10:39 pmI also have problems with cream of anything soups unless it is Campbell’s Healthy Request which leaves out the MSG (my problem). Not sure if they make a cream of potato so I might have to substitute with another “cream of” that they do carry.
Ashley says
March 26, 2013 at 2:22 pmI didn’t have cream of potato soup and I used instant potato flakes (and the ingredients like I was making a serving of instant potatoes).
Corey says
March 26, 2013 at 3:25 pmInteresting. How did that turn out Ashley?
Anonymous says
January 9, 2012 at 3:44 pmI had made these after reading the kraft mag too. Great choice they are awesome!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
January 9, 2012 at 7:42 pmSorry, I really don’t know what you could substitute the cream of potato soup with, except for a handmade one. I found this one online, and it seems pretty easy to do. Hope that helps!
http://southernfood.about.com/od/ingredientsubstitutions/r/bl90911a4.htm
Maria V says
June 1, 2013 at 5:19 pmThe first time I made these, they turned out excellent!! I was so excited to try them, I didn’t realize that I didn’t have cream of potato soup, so I substituted it with cream of mushroom soup – they still tasted excellent!! Making them today with potato, broccoli, and mushroom soup – I’m sure they’ll turn out equally fantastic!! Thanks for the recipe!! 🙂
Corey says
June 1, 2013 at 6:24 pmAwesome Maria! I am so happy you enjoyed it 🙂 Thanks for stopping by to let me know 🙂 XO
Anonymous says
January 9, 2012 at 10:03 pmDo you think I could double this? Cook how much longer? I do a Valentine’s Banquest for my church every year and this would be GREAT!!! I am limited on oven space. THANKS for a wonderful recipe!!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
January 9, 2012 at 11:47 pmI do think you could double it. Thinking back, I think it filled my crockpot up a little more than halfway. You could pat it down to make it fit. I would cook a double batch for the longer options (low 8 hours and high 4.5 hours). Another option would be to cook in batches. Cook one batch the day before, and put it in a casserole pan/dish. Cover and refrigerate. Do the the same thing with the second batch. Then when you are ready to use them, do a quick heat up in a oven or microwave. Hope that helps! You are going to LOVE LOVE LOVE these 🙂
Anonymous says
January 24, 2012 at 2:51 amMy guys love bacon! I’m thinking I might have to add some bacon bits to this recipe. Anyone tried that?
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
January 25, 2012 at 1:04 amI think that would add a delightful smokey, meaty taste! Go for it 🙂 Let us know how it turns out!
Anonymous says
January 25, 2012 at 11:22 pmMade this with a few adjustments. Used Healthy Request Cream of Celery in place of cream of potato; added bacon bits; used 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese. Loved it!!!
Anonymous says
January 27, 2012 at 10:33 pmThese didn’t taste like scalloped potatoes to any of us. They were creamy(not particularly cheesy tasting though)and didn’t have much flavor. I’ll stick with my regular scalloped potato recipe I guess. Too bad, I was hoping for an easy one to do in the crock pot.
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
January 27, 2012 at 11:07 pmI am so sorry it didn’t turn out as well as you liked. My mom recently made a batch and DOUBLED the shredded cheese. Talk about cheesy! Maybe try pumping up the cheese a bit? Hope that helps!
🙂
Anonymous says
January 29, 2012 at 6:04 pmWas very excited to try this and was very Disappointed. No flavor and my family felt the same. I even added more cheese. Won’t try again.
Anonymous says
February 1, 2012 at 7:10 pmThese potatoes were AMAZING!!!! So easy to do, and talk about cheesy goodness. I added a little extra cheese. I went back for thirds, and I NEVER do that. Thanks Family Fresh Meals for a great recipe 🙂
Mary
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
February 17, 2012 at 4:07 pmThanks for sharing that Mary!
Anonymous says
February 2, 2012 at 2:19 pmmade these last night very dissapointed , no flavor.
Anonymous says
February 2, 2012 at 4:16 pmWe also made these last night. I don’t know what some of these people are talking about with the no flavor. These potatoes were creamy, delicious potatoes. I don’t know what flavor people are missing. They taste like cheesy and potatoes, what other flavors are you expecting! Hahaha. I like the idea of adding some bacon next time. Will be making this on again for Super Bowl weekend.
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
February 17, 2012 at 4:08 pmBacon always makes things better 🙂 hehe
Anonymous says
February 3, 2012 at 2:14 pmWhat size crock pot did you use? Does it matter?
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
February 3, 2012 at 5:45 pmI have heard of success with a 5 qt and a 7 qt. Hope that helps!
Anonymous says
February 15, 2012 at 3:59 pmI was also super excited to have this when I got home—MAJOR disappointment; We tossed it in the trash. No flavor and just overall yuck.
Anonymous says
February 17, 2012 at 2:39 pmI have made these before. Instead of the soup I used evaporated milk. They were a big hit at my Memorial Day Bar B Q. Will make them again & again.
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
February 17, 2012 at 4:10 pmI love the idea of using evaporated milk! There are many people who have emailed me about making these, but not being able to find the soup in their area 🙂 This is perfect! THANK you for sharing this idea 🙂
Anonymous says
February 17, 2012 at 4:58 pmwhat would the evap. milk amount be as far as measurement? Same as the soup?
Anonymous says
February 19, 2012 at 3:18 pmI have been making these for years! Instead of cream of potato ..I use cream of mushroom..I also add thin sliced onions, butter and a little sprinkling of flour between each layer. FANTASTIC!
AngelaR says
February 25, 2012 at 3:01 amOh! I love the idea to add onions! I already bought some bacon to sprinkle on, onions will just be “icing on the cake!” Thanks for this comment!
Anonymous says
February 26, 2012 at 5:20 pmthank you. I can’t wait to try this. I work all day and this is a quick and easy recipe for me especially using the slow cooker.
Anonymous says
March 7, 2012 at 7:29 pmGoing to try these but I am going to add diced ham and some dehydrated onion. Will let you know how it turned out.
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
March 7, 2012 at 9:38 pmI can’t wait to hear how it turns out! Ham sounds like an delish addition!
Anonymous says
March 18, 2012 at 1:09 amIt was fantastic. Also added some bacon already cooked and salt and pepper
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
March 22, 2012 at 8:20 pmmmmmmm, bacon 🙂 I am so glad it turned out great for you 🙂 XO
Anonymous says
March 15, 2012 at 8:56 pmUsually when someone says something has no flavor, it is because they are used to a lot more salt or other seasoning because your taste buds adapt. Before you waste food by throwing it out, try sprinkling on some S & P, and/or onion and/or garlic powder.
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
March 22, 2012 at 8:20 pmI totally agree 🙂 Thanks for the suggestions!
Anonymous says
April 8, 2012 at 5:43 pmCooking these for Easter!! I substituted with Gryere and Smoked Fontina. Thinking about adding fennel next time
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
April 12, 2012 at 2:06 pmMmmmm.. I LOVE Gryere:) Hope they turned out yummy!
michele.love says
April 11, 2012 at 2:40 amI made these for Easter. I did a lot of substitutions though. I used russet potatoes instead of red. Cream of celery soup instead of potato. Added the extra cheese, included a little Italian blend. Lastly, I added a bunch of spice. I didn’t measure, but here is the list: Montreal Steak Seasoning (my go to season), garlic powder, lemon pepper, and dried onion pieces. It sounds like a lot, but I like flavor and I didn’t go overboard with it all.
They turned out perfect!!! So yummy! I’ve had some everyday since!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
April 12, 2012 at 2:07 pmYUM! All of the substitutions sound great! I love how flexible potatoes are 🙂 This recipe has been so much fun to try different spices and cheeses with 🙂
Liz says
November 24, 2014 at 2:45 amThanks for mentioning these do well with russet potatoes! Going to try them for thanksgiving now!
Michelle says
April 12, 2012 at 1:27 pmIf you’re wondering if you can prep all this the night before and put it in the fridge to toss in the crockpot in the morning…the answer would be “no.” At least I only prepped half a batch! Round two this weekend…
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
April 12, 2012 at 2:08 pmGood to know Michelle. May I ask how the prep ones turned out? What was wrong with them. I you love the next batch!
MichelleMunoz says
April 13, 2012 at 1:30 pmThe potatoes got blackish-brownish, just oxidized. And there was a lot of water at the bottom of the bowl. My mom and I both thought that if the potatoes were coated with the mixture and the bowl sealed up they wouldn’t oxidize like that. The liquid gathering at the bottom didn’t even occur to me.
I’m going to try again on Sunday, I’ll report back 😉
MichelleMunoz says
April 15, 2012 at 9:30 pmRound two went great. These potatoes were great! I made a half batch in a small crockpot. They didn’t need the full time on low, only about 6 hours. I used cream of mushroom instead, also.
Busymom says
June 2, 2012 at 3:26 amGreat comments….I am going to wash & slice my potatoes tonight and place in a bowl of cold water… then in the morning just mix all together in the crock pot! Hope it works, have a dinner party after a very busy day so no time for for mess ups! Wish me luck!
Jaci says
June 25, 2012 at 8:43 pmI use Hoffman’s Super Sharp Cheddar when I make things like this. It is like American in that it melts smoothly, but has much more flavor than American, even sharp American.
Neicy says
June 27, 2012 at 6:43 amHow important is the sour cream? I have tried to “sneak” it in previous recipes,and my family could taste it. and they do not like it…..
Cat says
July 12, 2012 at 2:53 amDo they like cream cheese or neufschatel? I’ve never had to substitute for sour cream, but my husband hates mayo and I have successfully used neufschatel instead in several recipes, including deviled eggs. If the texture is off I whip some milk into the cream cheese to thin it.
Mrs. Lester says
July 29, 2012 at 6:34 pmI made this recipe for Easter and it was good. However, the cook time is way off. I had it on high and it was no where near done in 4 hours. I had to improvise since the rest of our dinner was ready by the time I realized this. Just prepare to cook it longer than it says.
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
July 29, 2012 at 7:31 pmI am so glad they turned out for you 🙂 I think the cook time really does depend on crockpots. If I leave mine in on HIGH any longer than 4 hours, they start to burn…. while yours were not cooked. So if you know your crock runs hot, go for the less of the time, but it not, the full time 🙂
doris says
August 3, 2012 at 4:54 amI made these today in my small crockpot and cut it in half for hubby and I! I also used cream of mushroom soup instead of the potato soup and it was delicious!! Hubby really like them too!
Anonymous says
August 7, 2012 at 11:37 pmCame out terrible, cheese curdled and was completely unedible. Total waste!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
August 7, 2012 at 11:44 pmYikes! I am so sorry to hear that. If you would like to email me, I would love to try to figure out what went wrong 🙂
Anonymous says
August 10, 2012 at 1:06 amI followed the recipe i have no idea what went wrong…they smelled amazing but the cheese didnt melt, it was grainy and gross 🙁
Anonymous says
September 26, 2012 at 4:54 pmDid you by any chance use fat free or low fat cheese? I had that problem when using fat free, switched to regular cheese and it did wonderfully!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
September 26, 2012 at 5:38 pmGreat tip!
Anonymous says
August 29, 2012 at 11:25 pmMade these tonight for dinner ~ They are WONDERFUL !!!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
August 30, 2012 at 12:32 amThat was so nice of you to spot by and let me know 🙂 I am so glad they turned out for you 🙂 XO
Anonymous says
September 5, 2012 at 2:34 amMade these tonight and very disappointed. I agree with previous comments…no taste.
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
September 26, 2012 at 5:43 pmSome of the people who have complained about “no taste” have added some salt and or other seasonings they like to kick up the taste. That has helped them out. It really also depends on the kind of cheese you are using. I hope that helps and sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy it.
cncplus8 says
September 14, 2012 at 4:59 amI can’t do dairy so I came here to see if substitutions were a possibility but found Au gratin potatoes instead. Au gratin-with cheese. Scalloped-without. Wish I could have these they look amazing
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
September 26, 2012 at 5:39 pmI will see if I can find anything and let you know!
Anonymous says
September 26, 2012 at 6:39 pmMaking this right now…but I did add onion slices, fresh garlic and lots of cheese!! Can’t wait to see how they turn out!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
October 10, 2012 at 1:06 amThe fresh onion sounds AMAZING!!!! YUM
nikki/WhiMSy love says
October 9, 2012 at 3:08 pmI want to thank you a million times for sharing this recipe! It’s in the crockpot now & I have made it SEVERAL times. Not sure what the people are talking about with “no flavor”. A bit of salt or pepper usually does the trick. And, oh, I sometimes don’t have cream of potato soup on hand, so I just substitute cream of chicken. Maybe that’s weird, but it tastes yummy! Thanks again!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
October 10, 2012 at 1:09 amThank you so much for stopping by to share! That makes me so happy to hear that you have made it several times! It is one of our family favorites too. The cream of chicken doesn’t sound weird at all 🙂 You can also use 4oz of cream cheese and 1 cup of milk if you don’t have the cream of ANY soup on hand 🙂 XO
kittyn says
October 24, 2012 at 1:30 amJust a random theory, the complaints about tasteless etc… I’mma guess they probably skipped the Worcestershire. Since that seems to be the only ‘oomph!’ in the actual potato coating, if you skipped it I can definitely see a potential taste problem. I’m going to have to try these soon because, let’s face it, if you toss in some bacon, there’s no way these won’t be eaten 😛
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
November 10, 2012 at 1:35 pmThat is a good point. That sauce does give it a nice flavor 🙂 Ooooh, I can’t wait to try some bacon with these next time!
Anonymous says
October 27, 2012 at 5:39 pmi remember growing up my mom would put in sausage in her potatoes. It was cooked in the oven….no crock pot in those days. I have been craving it for months so was excited to see this recipe. I am going to try it tomorrow!!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
November 10, 2012 at 1:36 pmI can’t wait to hear how it turns out 🙂
megan says
November 1, 2012 at 2:23 pmI used the Wocestershire, and I doubled it, and my potatoes were still tasteless, but thanks for your “guess!” I’m making these again today and I’m going to try cream of mushroom soup, cayenne pepper and a little garlic powder. I do believe that sharp cheddar is the only way to go for that super cheesy flavor, also!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
November 10, 2012 at 1:37 pmSorry you didn’t enjoy the first batch Megan. I would love to hear how it turned out with your add-ins 🙂
Anonymous says
November 10, 2012 at 5:38 amI just made this and I really enjoyed it! I halfed the recipe since it’s just my boyfriend and me, so twelve servings just seemed like WAY too much. I added a little extra cheese and some salt and pepper. I cooked it on high and it was done in a little under three hours. My boyfriend really liked the simple flavor of this because he’s really not a complex recipe kinda guy! I also like the simplicity of it since you can use it as a side for a lot of different things! (However, both of us agreed that while it’s simple, it wasn’t tasteless, so I’m not really sure what happened for some people on here. :/)
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
November 10, 2012 at 1:38 pmI am so glad you liked it! Thank you so much for stopping by to let me know.
ashley says
December 24, 2012 at 7:54 pmi plan on making this tomorrow for christmas and i shoped late so all they had was cream of chicken…i hope it works out ..i will be adding onion as well
ashley says
March 26, 2013 at 4:59 pmit turned out sooo good i used reg potatoes as well and it was a hit with the fam no leftovers at all! thanks for the recipe
April says
February 14, 2013 at 7:04 pmWe loved these!!! My guy wasn’t too thrilled when I told him I was making scalloped potatoes (not his favorite), but he quickly changed his mind after he tasted them. Not only did he clean his plate, but he went back for seconds and gobbled up the leftovers for days. I thought they had PLENTY of flavor with the addition of some diced onion, salt and pepper, and increased cheese to two cups. Great recipe, thanks!
Corey says
February 15, 2013 at 11:50 amSWEET! Thank you so much for sharing April 🙂 You are lucky you had leftovers! We rarely do 🙂 XO