Crockpot Au Gratin Potatoes
These Crockpot Au Gratin Potatoes are tender, cheesy, and slow cooked in a creamy sauce. They make a great side dish for your holiday melals.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 363kcal
Equipment
- sharp knife or mandolin
- 6 quart or larger slow cooker
- medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Grease the inside of your crockpot with butter or cooking spray.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, then gradually add the milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot, followed by half of the chopped onions.
- Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes and onions.
- Repeat with the remaining potatoes, onions, and cheese sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Allow it to melt before serving.
- Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1225IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 0.3mg