Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
This dish is the definition of comfort food—tender potatoes layered with smoky ham and coated in a creamy sauce that tastes like it’s been simmering all day. With just five simple ingredients and your slow cooker, you can create a hearty, satisfying meal that feels both nostalgic and timeless.
It’s the perfect way to use up leftover holiday ham, but it’s just as fitting for a cozy weeknight dinner or a potluck crowd‑pleaser. The slow cooker does all the work, transforming humble ingredients into a bubbling, golden casserole that’s ready to serve straight from the pot.
Slow Cooker Amish Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
Ingredients (Serves 6)
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes | 2 lbs | Peeled, thinly sliced (⅛–¼ inch) |
| Cooked ham | 2 cups (≈8 oz) | Diced |
| Cream of mushroom soup | 1 can (10.5 oz) | Condensed |
| Whole milk | 1 cup | Or 2% milk |
| Kosher salt | 1 tsp | — |
| Black pepper | 1/2 tsp | Freshly ground |
| Butter or cooking spray | 1 tbsp | For greasing slow cooker |
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Prepare slow cooker
Lightly grease a 4–6 quart crock with butter or spray. - Slice potatoes
Peel and slice evenly into thin rounds (⅛–¼ inch). - Make sauce
Whisk soup, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. - Layer ingredients
Add half the potatoes, then half the ham. Repeat with remaining potatoes and ham. - Add sauce
Pour soup mixture evenly over layers. Nudge gently so sauce seeps between slices. - Cook
Cover and cook:- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Potatoes should be fork‑tender and sauce bubbling.
- Rest & serve
Switch to WARM and let sit 10–15 minutes. Sauce will thicken slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, straight from the slow cooker.
Creamy, hearty, and comforting—this Amish scalloped potatoes & ham recipe is proof that the simplest meals often become the most beloved.
