Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole. It is undoubtedly soothing to go home to a meal that has been silently working all the work, doing it all on its own. This slow cooker Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserol casserole is a combination of soft and tender layers of potato, savory diced ham, and a rich and cheesy cream sauce that melts together during hours of low heat that kind of meal that gives you a warm hug on a chilly night. It is simple, comforting, and most rewarding and has less to do with preparation and more to do with reward.
Layers, as Creamy, basic cheese, tender potato, layer upon layer of delicious ham, cooked low and to a taste of comfort.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserol
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 6-7 hours
Total time: 61/4-71/4 hours
Yield
6-8 servings
Ingredients
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Potatoes, sliced in thin (rustic or Yukon gold)
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Quantity: 4 cups
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Notes: Cut in equal slices so that they cook at the same speed.
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Cooked ham, diced
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Quantity: 2 cups
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Notes: Extra ham leftovers are used to give it that additional taste.
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Grated Cheddar cheese
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Quantity: 2 cups
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Notes: Freshly grated is more meltable.
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Mozzarella cheese or Colby Jack grated
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Quantity: 1 cup
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Notes: Adds extra creaminess.
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Cream of chicken soup
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Quantity: 1 can (10.5 oz)
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Notes: Bakes the white layer of the casserole.
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Milk
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Quantity: 1/2 cup
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Notes: Helps thin the sauce.
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Sour cream
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Quantity: 1/2 cup
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Notes: Adds richness and tang.
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Small onion, finely diced
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Quantity: 1
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Notes: Adds savory flavor.
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Garlic, minced
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Quantity: 2 cloves
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Notes: Fresh garlic has a more superior aroma.
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Salt
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Quantity: 1/2 tsp
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Notes: Taste and adjust accordingly.
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Black pepper
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Quantity: 1/2 tsp
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Notes: Adds mild spice.
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Paprika
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Quantity: 1/2 tsp
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Notes: Adds a smoky touch in terms of color and light.
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Nonstick cooking spray
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Quantity: as needed
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Notes: Prevents sticking.
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Recipe To prepare Slower Cooker Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
Directions
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Rub the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
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In the bottom, arrange the sliced potatoes in a layer in half.
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Put half of the diced ham, onion, and garlic on top. Then add the shredded cheese over it.
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Add cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, salt, black pepper and paprika in a bowl.
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Add half of the sauce over the bottom layer.
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Add the added layers: Layer the remaining 4 cups of potatoes (russet or Yukon gold), cut in thin rounds, 2 cups of cooked ham, diced, 2 cups of cheese (ceddar, freshly grated), 1 cups of cheese (mozzarella or Colby Jack cheese), grated and pour the remaining sauce on top.
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Bake at LOW or at HIGH 6-7 or 3-4 hours, until tender.
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Rest and serve to obtain uniformity.
Pro Tip
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In order to make it even more tasty, place a small chunk of cream cheese within the last 30 minutes.
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Or sprinkle over and put more cheese on it and leave it to melt and serve.


