Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Scalloped Potatoes & Ham is a quintessential heritage comfort dish. This version utilizes the slow cooker to gently simmer starchy potatoes and salty ham in a rich, velvety sauce until they are fork-tender. As seen in your image, the result is a beautifully cohesive casserole with a creamy, pale gold finish and visible chunks of savory ham.
Slow Cooker Amish Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
This recipe is a masterclass in efficiency, turning a handful of basic ingredients into a meal that tastes like it spent all day in a traditional wood-fired oven. It is particularly popular for using up holiday leftovers or for providing a hearty, warm meal on a busy day.
Why This Recipe Is a Household Staple
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Effortless Prep: With only five main ingredients, you can have this dish assembled and cooking in under 10 minutes.
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Balanced Flavors: The natural saltiness of the ham seasons the potatoes from the inside out, while the creamy base provides a mild, comforting contrast.
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Tender Consistency: Slow cooking allows the potato starches to release slowly, thickening the sauce naturally without the need for a complex roux.
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Foolproof Method: Unlike oven-baked scalloped potatoes, which can sometimes dry out at the edges, the slow cooker environment keeps the entire dish moist and creamy.
Ingredient Notes & Details
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2 lbs Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold): Peel and slice into 1/4-inch rounds. Yukon Golds provide a more buttery texture, while Russets will absorb more of the sauce.
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2 Cups Diced Cooked Ham: A great way to use leftover spiral-cut ham or thick-cut ham steaks.
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1 Medium Onion: Finely diced to provide a sweet, aromatic background flavor.
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1 Can (10.5 oz) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup: Acts as the seasoned thickening agent.
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1/2 Cup Milk: Thins the soup just enough to ensure it flows between the potato layers.
