This recipe for scalloped potatoes and ham in the crockpot is the ultimate comfort food the whole family will LOVE! Irresistible gooey, creamy, and cheesy potatoes, ham, and herbs are combined for this easy slow cooker meal. It's the perfect way to use up leftover ham around the holidays or any time of year!
You'll Love Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham
Ultimate Comfort. This meal combines potatoes, salty ham, loads of shredded cheese, and creamy condensed mushroom soup and herbs for a rich, warm, and hearty dinner. Cozied up on the couch watching our favorite TV show is where I want to be eating this recipe!
Delicious Family Favorite. I have been making this recipe for my family for years. It's a favorite of everyone's because you can't really go wrong with a classic scalloped potatoes recipe with ham and cheese!
Leftover Ham. I have several leftover ham recipes and this is one of my favorites! P.S. You don't need leftovers to make this - any cooked ham or a ham steak will do.
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Crockpot Recipe Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham in the crockpot:
- Russet Potatoes: this recipe calls for starchy potato varieties, which is why the russet potato is used.
- Ham Steak: you can use a ham steak, leftover ham cut into cubes, or purchased diced ham. All varieties work great in this recipe!
- Milk: depending on your dietary preference, you can use whole milk, 2%, half and half, or creamy oat milk in this recipe.
- Cornstarch: is used in this recipe as a thickener to help make the scalloped potatoes creamy, gooey, and rich.
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Seasonings: dried minced onion, salt and pepper.
- Herbs: dried thyme.
For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!
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Substitutions and Variations
- Use leftover ham if you have it on hand! You can also use a cooked ham steak or pre-diced ham to save some time.
- Use a different cooked protein like smoked sausage or kielbasa if desired.
- You can use other potato varieties, such as Yukon gold potatoes, but your cooking times may vary or shorten based on the potato's density and starch content.
- Substitute the shredded cheddar cheese with other varieties of cheese you might like (Swiss, gouda, jack, and just about any smoked cheese).
- You can swap the cream of mushroom soup for a different condensed soup flavor such as chicken, cheddar cheese, celery, or golden mushroom.
- Adjust any seasonings to your taste preferences.
- Substitute the thyme with an herb combination such as talian seasoning or Herbs de Provence.
- Add additional aromatics such as diced onion and minced garlic, or add garlic powder and onion powder for extra flavor.
How To Make Scalloped Potatoes and Ham in the Crockpot
This is intended as an overview only. For detailed instructions, please see the recipe card below. Enjoy!
1. Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, cornstarch, dried onion, salt, pepper, and thyme in a bowl.
2. Place potatoes, ham, and grated cheeses in the crockpot.
3. Pour the soup mixture over the top and stir everything together.
4. Cover and cook on low until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted. Let sit before serving.
How to Serve It
Garnish with minced chives or fresh chopped parsley.
Meal idea! Serve this comfort meal with a fresh small side salad and a favorite dressing. Or, paired with your favorite vegetable side, either steamed, roasted, or air fried.
Tips
- Don't overcook the potatoes, or they will start to break apart or get mushy.
- Slow cookers vary in cooking times, so your doneness may differ from mine. Adjust your time accordingly until your potatoes are fork-tender.
Crock Pot Ham & Scalloped Potatoes Recipe FAQ's
Allow your leftovers to cool and then transfer to an air tight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Transfer the amount you want to reheat to a microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave on low for 1 minute. Stir, then continue to heat in 30 second increments until your desired temperature.
It could be the ham contained a lot of water or you used too much liquid in the recipe. Using a starchy potato such as a russet helps to thicken juices. Avoid using soft or waxy types of potatoes for the best result.
If your potatoes are cooking in an acidic environment the starch from the potatoes will prevent the potatoes from cooking properly. Don't add too much acidity (lemon juice, vinegar, etc) while cooking - save it for the end.
If you want to do some meal prepping, slice the potatoes up to 24 hours in advance and store completely submerged in water. This will keep them from discoloring.
📖 The recipe.
Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus extra to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (plus extra to taste)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 16 ounces ham steak (diced into bite-sized pieces)
- 2½ pounds russet potatoes (peel and sliced ⅛" thick)
- optional: top with up to ½ cup additional shredded cheese and garnish with minced chives.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together that cream of mushroom soup, milk, constarch, dried onion, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Place the potatoes, ham, and grated cheeses in the crockpot.
- Pour the soup and milk mixture over the top and stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until the potatoes are tender and cheese is melted. Let potatoes sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
- VARIATIONS: leftover ham can be used as well as a ham steak; smoked sausage or kielbasa can be substituted for the ham
- TIPS: don't overcook the potatoes, or they will start to break apart. Because of the variances in crockpot cooking times your time to doneness may be different than mine.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Garnish with minced chives or parsley; Serve with a side of steamed green beans or broccoli.
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