This recipe for Crock-Pot Potatoes and Ham makes a comforting and delicious meal. With layers of tender potatoes, delicious ham and cheese, it’s sure to be a hit with your family!
It’s super easy to make in your slow cooker, making it the perfect main dish for busy weekends.
A family favorite slow cooker recipe
Everyone in my family loves potatoes, so naturally this dish was an instant hit. It’s similar to my slow cooker scalloped potatoes recipe, but the addition of pork turns it from a hearty side dish to a hearty meal.
It’s a great recipe to make when you have leftover ham on vacation, but sometimes I buy ham just so I can make it. Yes, that’s good!
For a complete meal, I like to add a side salad or fruit salad and steamed broccoli.
How to make mashed potatoes with pork
Prep – Spray a 6-quart crock pot with cooking spray. Peel and cut the potatoes. Cut the ham into cubes and grate the cheese. Layer – Arrange half of the potato slices, seasonings, onions, ham pieces, and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat layers. 
Garnish – Whisk together the soup and milk; Spread the soup mixture on top. 
Cooking – Cover the crock pot and cook over low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender. Spread the last third of the cheese on top. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes, or until melted. 
Serve immediately and be prepared for smiles around the table, as well as empty plates!
Leftover potatoes and cheesy ham can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to five days. It tastes absolutely amazing the next day!
Differences:
I usually use mild cheddar because that’s what I have on hand, but you can use sharp cheddar, Swiss, or any cheese that melts well. For a spicy kick, try pepper jack cheese! Instead of russet, you could try Yukon gold potatoes, red potatoes, or even sweet potatoes. You can replace mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup or potato soup. For a creamier dish, use 1/2 – 3/4 cup of milk or heavy cream. If you prefer, you can cut the potatoes into cubes.
Pro Tips:
This dish seems to be cooked best over low heat, so be sure to plan ahead to allow for a cooking time of 6-8 hours. When I try to speed them up and use high heat, the potatoes tend to cook unevenly, and the sauce burns around the edges. Thinner potato slices cook faster, but they also tend to fall apart. I like to cut it about 1/4 inch thick, but you can adjust to your preference. To make cleaning easier, you can use crockery liners.
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Yield: 8 servings
Potato and ham recipe in the crock pot
Potato slices, ham and cheese in a creamy sauce – the perfect comfort food!
Setup time
20 minutes
Cooking time
7 hours
Total time
20 minutes
ingredients
3 pounds Russet potatoes 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 onion, diced 2 cups chopped ham 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 10.25-ounce can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup milk
directions
Spray the bottom and sides of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Peel and cut the potatoes into slices and cut the pork into cubes. Grate the cheese. In the bottom of the slow cooker, place half the potato slices, half the garlic and pepper powder, half the onion, half the ham, and a third of the cheese. Repeat layers. Mix the soup and milk together and spread it evenly over the top. Place the lid on the slow cooker. Simmer for 6-8 hours, or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle the last third of the grated cheese over the surface of the potatoes. Cover for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
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Nutrition information:
fruit:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount per serving:
Calories: 332Total fat: 11 gramsSaturated fat: 5 gramsTrans fats: 0 gramsUnsaturated fats: 4 gramsCholesterol: 44 mgSodium: 648 mgCarbohydrates: 41 gramsFiber: 4 gramssugar: 4 gramsprotein: 18 grams
Delicious, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this meal is always a crowd pleaser!
