{"id":16200,"date":"2026-07-24T21:57:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T21:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/?p=16200"},"modified":"2026-07-24T21:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T21:57:50","slug":"slow-cooker-cheesy-scalloped-potatoes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2026\/07\/24\/slow-cooker-cheesy-scalloped-potatoes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Introduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with a rich, creamy cheese sauce and cooked until perfectly tender. This easy side dish is perfect for holidays, family dinners, potlucks, or any meal that calls for something warm and satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instruction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 small onion, thinly sliced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 tablespoons butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 tablespoons all-purpose flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 cups whole milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup heavy cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 cloves garlic, minced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 teaspoon onion powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 teaspoon paprika<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cooking spray or butter for greasing the slow cooker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Method<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grease the inside of the slow cooker with butter or cooking spray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Cook until the sauce begins to thicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1\u00bd cups of cheddar cheese and \u00bd cup of mozzarella until melted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place a layer of sliced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with some sliced onions and spoon over a portion of the cheese sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat the layers until all the potatoes and sauce have been used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are fork tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let the potatoes rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benifits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rich in calcium from the cheese and milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provides potassium and vitamin C from the potatoes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A filling and satisfying side dish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easy to prepare with minimal hands-on cooking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfect for feeding a crowd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nutrition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calories: 390<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protein: 14 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carbohydrates: 31 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fat: 24 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fiber: 3 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sugar: 5 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sodium: 560 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slice the potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain the temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For extra flavor, add cooked bacon, diced ham, or fresh thyme between the layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and incredibly comforting. With simple ingredients and effortless preparation, this recipe delivers a delicious side dish that&#8217;s sure to become a family favorite for any occasion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with a rich, creamy cheese sauce and cooked until perfectly tender. This easy side dish is perfect for holidays, family dinners, potlucks, or any meal that calls for something warm and satisfying. Instruction Ingredients 6 medium Yukon Gold or &#8230; <a title=\"Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2026\/07\/24\/slow-cooker-cheesy-scalloped-potatoes-2\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16201,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16200"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16200\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16202,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16200\/revisions\/16202"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}