Slow-Cooker au Gratin Potatoes & Ham

By gmbeckett

Creamy, cheesy potatoes with ham made in the slow cooker makes perfect comfort food! Add a tossed salad, and dinner is ready.

Ingredients

• 6 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
• 1 cup American cheese, shredded
• 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup with 30% less sodium
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 560mins

Preparation

Step 1

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, layer half each of the potatoes, onion, ham and cheese; repeat layers. In small bowl, mix soup, milk and thyme; pour over top.

Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 hour.

Reduce heat setting to Low. Cover; cook 6 to 8 hours longer or until potatoes are tender.

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, layer half each of the potatoes, onion, ham and cheese; repeat layers. In small bowl, mix soup, milk and thyme; pour over top.

Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 hour.

Reduce heat setting to Low. Cover; cook 6 to 8 hours longer or until potatoes are tender.

To make ahead, slice potatoes up to 12 hours ahead; cover with lightly salted water, and refrigerate. Chopped onion and shredded cheese can be refrigerated in separate covered containers. Drain potatoes, and add to slow cooker when ready to cook.