Crock Pot Au Gratin Food

CROCK POT POTATO AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Wash OR peel your potatoes. Slice to 1/8" thick, set aside. (I like to leave the peel on my potatoes)
• Generously coat slow cooker with non-stick spray.
• In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add flour and whisk to combine. Whisk in the milk, garlic powder, pepper, and a generous amount of salt. (I use at least a teaspoon.) Cook stirring frequently just until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses.
• Place 1/3 of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the chopped onion. Pour 1/3 of the cheese sauce over the potatoes and onions. Repeat this 2 more times. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours or until potatoes are tender. Let sit 20 minutes before serving.

CROCKPOT AU GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• VERY generously spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray. I used a 6-quart slow cooker for the recipe. Note that smaller crockpots may not be able to cook through all the potatoes evenly so you will have to halve (or cut in thirds) this recipe.
• Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut into medium thick slices (see picture for general width). Measure the potatoes -- you should have about 5 cups total.
• Place a layer of potatoes at the bottom of the crockpot. Generously (or to your preference, but don't skimp on the salt or it will be more bland) sprinkle on seasoned salt and pepper. Layer another layer of potatoes and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Repeat this process until all the potatoes are layered in the crockpot.
• In a medium-sized pot over medium heat, add in the butter. Melt completely and then vigorously whisk in the flour until a thick dough forms. Whisk constantly for 1 minute. Add in the garlic and onion powder and continue to whisk.
• Very slowly add in the milk whisking as you add it. In between milk additions whisk the mixture and allow it to thicken.
• Once all the milk is added in and the mixture is completely smooth and thick, add in the sour cream. Whisk to add. Add in the freshly grated cheddar cheese and whisk until completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
• Add some more salt and pepper here if desired.
• Pour this cheese sauce evenly over the potatoes. Shake the slow cooker to get the creamy cheese sauce evenly throughout the crockpot. Do not stir it in.
• Place 3 paper towels on top of the crockpot (this will absorb lots of moisture and keep the potatoes crispier) and then place on the lid.
• Place on high (my experimentation with low heats were unsuccessful.) for 3-5 hours depending on the heat of your slow cooker. Slow cookers cook at different temperatures and speeds! Mine took just under 3 hours -- check frequently to avoid burning the edges or over cooking the potatoes so they are mushy.
• Halfway through the cooking time, change out the paper towels for fresh ones.
• Once the potatoes are tender and cooked through, remove the lid and garnish with fresh parsley or chives and additional seasoned salt and pepper. Allow to cook without the lid for 15-20 minutes to get a bit crisper on top if desired.
• This recipe is for classic au gratin potatoes -- feel free to add more toppings or seasonings as you enjoy your au gratin potatoes. Some ideas are to chop up an onion and add that in (I would sauté it in olive oil first), add some red pepper flakes for heat, some cooked and chopped bacon, paprika, more or different flavors of cheeses...

CROCK-POT AU GRATIN

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook 1-2 minutes until no longer raw, whisking frequently. Add whole milk and whisk again. Bring to a simmer and let bubble until thickened slightly, 3-4 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper and remove from heat. Whisk in cheddar and 1/4 c parmesan and whisk until smooth.
• Spray the bowl of your Crock-Pot with nonstick cooking spray. Add a small spoonful of cheese sauce on the bottom of Crock-Pot bowl. Create your first layer of sliced potatoes, overlapping them slightly, until a completer layer is formed. Spoon over more cheese sauce (about a 1/4 c) and sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of the remaining parmesan. Continue layering until all potatoes, cheese sauce, and parmesan are used, ending on parmesan.
• Place slow cooker on high and cook until potatoes are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours, checking halfway to make sure the potatoes aren't burning. When finished, remove Crock-Pot insert if oven friendly and broil if desired. Garnish with parsley and serve.

CREAMY AUGRATIN POTATOES {CROCKPOT}

Steps:

• Butter a 1 quart sized crock pot.
• Layer the potato slices and onion rings in the crock, lightly seasoning with salt and pepper every few layers.
• In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute.
• Gradually stir in milk.
• Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds.
• Pour the cheese over the potatoes, and slide a spatula between the edge of the crock and the potatoes to allow the cheese to pour down the side and cover everything.
• Cook on high for 2 hours, or on low for 4-5 hours.

AU GRATIN CROCK POT POTATOES

Steps:

• Place sliced and peeled potatoes in a crock pot.
• Add margarine and toss carefully.
• Add cream of chicken soup.
• Add cheddar cheese soup.
• Stir in milk with soups and potatoes.
• Stir in onion, using more or less to personal taste.
• Add salt, pepper and garlic powder (about 1/2 tsp each) or more or less to taste.
• Top with cubed Velveeta cheese.
• Cover crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours or until potatoes are tender.
• Your cook time may be more or less according to how thin you've sliced your potatoes.
• Mine are usually pretty thin.

CROCK POT HAM AND POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Lightly coat a 3 1/2 quart or 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Place au gratin potato mixes with contents of seasoning packets, the ham, and roasted red pepper in the prepared cooker.
• In a large bowl stir the water into soup.
• Pour soup mixture over potato mixture in cooker.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

CHEESY CROCK POT AU GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Spray the bottom of crock pot with non-stick spray. I use Pam when I have it on hand or I use one of the new crock pot cooking liners for quick cleanup.
• Spread the potatoes on the bottom of crock pot.
• Simmer all remaining ingredients just until cheese is melted and well incorporated. Do not bring to a boil.
• Pour cheese mixture over top of potatoes.
• Cover and cook on low setting for 7-9 hours or on high setting for 3-4 hours. Cooking time may vary depending on individual crock pots.

AU GRATIN CROCK POT POTATOES

Steps:

• Spray inside of crock pot with cooking spray.
• Add potatoes, soup, milk and onion rings, reserving 1/4 cup of the onion rings.
• Add salt and pepper to taste, stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours or High about 3 hours.
• Sprinkle reserved onion rings over top just before serving.

CROCK POT POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Place potatoes over bottom of 5-quart slow cooker.
• Toss gently with diced ham and egg slices.
• Melt butter or margarine in large skillet over medium heat; add onion and celery and saute until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Sprinkle flour, salt and pepper on vegetables; slowly blend in milk.
• bring to boiling point, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
• Stir in 1 cup of the grated cheese to melt; stir in parsley.
• Pour sauce over potato mixture; stir gently to blend.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Cook, covered, on low setting for 8 hours.
• Serves 8.
• NOTE: This recipe is a double energy saver.
• Serve half for one meal.
• Cool and chill remaining potatoes; reheat on low setting for 30 minutes the next day.
• Energy-Wise Cooking.