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.
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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.
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🥔 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.
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