Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes 🥔🧀

Introduction

If you grew up with Grandma’s scalloped potatoes baking slowly in the oven, you’ll love this easier, hands-off version.
These Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes are everything you want in comfort food — tender layers of potatoes bathed in a creamy, cheesy sauce that melts right into every bite.

It’s the kind of side dish that steals the spotlight, whether it’s Sunday dinner, Easter lunch, or a cozy weeknight meal.
All the love of homemade scalloped potatoes — no oven needed, no fuss, and no burnt edges. Just slow-cooked perfection that practically stirs itself. 💛

Ingredient Overview

• 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), thinly sliced – Creamy, tender, and perfect for layering.

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced – Adds a soft sweetness that melts right into the sauce.

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese – The star of the creamy sauce. Use sharp cheddar for the best flavor.

• 1 cup milk – Helps the sauce stay silky as it cooks.

• 1 cup heavy cream – Adds richness and depth.

• 3 tbsp butter, melted – Brings a buttery smoothness to every layer.

• 2 tbsp flour – Helps thicken the creamy sauce.

• ½ tsp garlic powder – Adds a subtle savory note.

• ½ tsp paprika (optional) – For a golden color and a hint of smokiness.

• Salt & pepper to taste – Balances all that cheesy goodness.

• (Optional toppings: chopped parsley, crumbled bacon, or extra cheese for the final layer.)

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions