Watch how to make scalloped potatoes in a slow cooker

Angela Brown

Contributing Writer

Scalloped potatoes are the perfect side dish for nearly any meal. However, the boxed versions don't always cut it and crafting this dish from scratch can be a little intimidating. That's why this slow cooker recipe is a total lifesaver. Easy cleanup and a mostly hands-off approach make this a great option for a Sunday dinner side.

These slow cooker scalloped potatoes are the perfect side for any main course. Simple to make, easy to clean up, and tasty to eat – you may not have any leftovers!

Cooktop Cove

Scalloped potatoes

15 minutes

3 hours 30 minutes

3 hours 50 minutes

3 pounds Yukon potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

1½ cups milk

½ cup flour

2 tablespoons butter, small diced

⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

5 cloves garlic, minced

1½ teaspoons salt

Pepper to taste

Evenly layer potatoes in a 6-quart slow cooker. Dot with butter.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together milk, flour, nutmeg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Be sure flour is fully incorporated with no lumps.

Pour flour mixture over potatoes. Cook on high for 3 hours 30 minutes.

Partially open lid. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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Note: All slow cookers are a little bit different in temperature and calibration. This recipe was tested in Cooktop Cove's Test Kitchen using this slow cooker, which is available for purchase here.

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