Easy Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes Kielbasa (Printable)
Tender potato layers with smoky kielbasa and creamy cheddar sauce, slowly simmered to hearty perfection.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce & Dairy
05 - 2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
06 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
09 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
# Directions:
01 - Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and onion; sauté 2-3 minutes until soft.
03 - Whisk in cornstarch; cook for 1 minute, then slowly add half-and-half and chicken broth, whisking until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Stir in 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme, stirring until cheese melts.
05 - Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with half the kielbasa and half the sauce. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, kielbasa, and sauce.
06 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
07 - Sprinkle reserved 1/2 cup cheddar over the top during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
08 - Let sit 10 minutes before serving for the sauce to thicken.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Comfort food magic happens while you go about your day
- The kielbasa adds so much flavor you barely need anything else
02 -
- Slicing potatoes evenly changes everything, so take your time or use a mandoline if you have one
- That 10-minute rest period is not optional, or you will end up with soup instead of scalloped potatoes
03 -
- Layer ingredients in a slightly overlapping pattern rather than perfectly neat stacks
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded for the smoothest sauce