Slow Cooker Potatoes Au Gratin By Kim

This easy and delicious recipe for Crock-Pot Au-Gratin Potatoes comes out so creamy and cheesy. The perfect side dish to serve for Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving or any special occasion! It is also great everyday side dish recipe to serve with roasted chicken, pork chops or roast beef.

Slow Cooker Au-Gratin Potatoes

Sometimes you just crave something creamy and cheesy. And this side dish recipe fits that bill to the tee. Fair warning ahead of time, this is not a diet recipe.

Nope not at all.

It's has potatoes, cream and cheese.

So it is not a recipe I make often, but on special occasions (like a holiday or a special Sunday dinner with the family) I like to make this recipe for Au-Gratin potatoes right in my slow cooker!

The prep on these potatoes could not get any easier. You simply start with 6 medium to large potatoes (I like to use good old Idaho Russet potatoes) and peel them and slice them.

You can slice them with amandolin if you want nice and perfectly sliced potatoes, but if you don't have one it's OK…you can just as easily slice your potato rather thinly (oh about 1/6th of an inch thick give or take) with a knife.

Then you layer those potato slices in a buttered crock-pot, drizzle that layer with some cream (oh my!), sprinkle with some fresh rosemary and a wee bit of finely minced garlic and a layer of cheese, then another layer of potatoes, cream, rosemary and garlic and cheese.

Next you simply cover your crock-pot and let it cook away for several hours until the potatoes are nice and tender, the cheese is melted and everything gets all bubbly and creamy.

As I mentioned these potatoes make a lovely side dish on your holiday table, but they also pair lovely with a perfectly cooked steak or lamb chops or any meat really.

Equipment Needed For Crock-Pot Au-Gratin Potatoes Recipe:

3.5 Quart Casserole Slow Cooker OR 6 Quart, 6.5 Quart Or 7 Quart Slow Cooker
Mandolin (Optional)
Chef's Knife
Cutting Board
Liquid Measuring Cup
Dry Measuring Spoons & Cups

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use milk instead of cream to make au gratin potatoes?

While the au grating potatoes will not be as creamy you can substitute milk for the heavy cream called for in the au grating potatoes. We suggest using whole milk for the creamiest results.

How can I make these au grating potatoes dish dairy free?

By using unsweetened almond milk, and dairy free cheese this recipe is easily adapted to a dairy free diet. The results however will depend on the quality of the dairy free substitutions that you use so feel free to use the best quality ingredients you can for the best flavor and creaminess.

What's the difference between scalloped potatoes and au gratin potatoes?

Traditionally, scalloped potatoes are a simple dish of potatoes baked in a milk and cream sauce. While au gratin potatoes adds the rich and flavorful addition of cheese.

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Crock-Pot Au-Gratin Potatoes

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Crock-Pot Au-Gratin Potatoes Recipe

A lovely and creamy side dish of cheesy Au-Gratin potatoes made simple in your slow cooker. These potatoes are great at the holidays or any special occasion. Or just make them when you are craving a cheesy potato side dish!

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Crock-Pot Au-Gratin Potatoes Recipe

Crock-Pot Au-Gratin Potatoes

Rating	Votes: 105 Rating: 3.27 You: Rate this recipe!
Servings	6 Servings
Prep Time	30 Minutes
Cook Time	5 - 6 Hours

Instructions

Butter a 3.5 quart casserole slow cooker OR a 6 quart or larger slow cooker with the butter and set aside.
Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Drizzle potatoes with half of the cream, rosemary and garlic and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. Add half the cheese on top.
Create another layer of potatoes, drizzle with cream, rosemary, garlic & salt and pepper and top with cheese.
Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or until the potatoes are "fork tender" and the cheese is melted and everything is bubbly.

Recipe Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled to to serve a larger amount of people. Just use a 6 - 7 quart slow cooker and add an additional hour to hour and a half cooking time. Being sure to test the doneness of the potatoes on all layers.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 599kcal , Total Fat: 42g , Saturated Fat: 24g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g , Monounsaturated Fat: 1g , Cholesterol: 139mg , Sodium: 532mg , Potassium: 648mg , Carbohydrates: 33g , Dietary Fiber: 2g , Sugars: 4g , Protein: 23g , Vitamin A: 32% , Vitamin C: 51% , Calcium: 66% , Iron: 8%

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This post was originally published in March, 2015. We have polished it off and given it an update in August, 2021. We hope you enjoy!