Crockpot Cheesy Potato Gratin
Crockpot Cheesy Potato Gratin features tender Yukon Gold slices bathed in a rich cheddar sauce with hints of Parmesan, garlic, and chive. Each bite is creamy and gently onion-scented, with a golden, melty finish. Serve it for cozy family dinners, holiday spreads, or any time you want a comforting side that pairs well with roasted meats or a crisp salad.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Cheesy Potato Gratin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Line a 6-quart slow cooker with a disposable liner or coat it well with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together the milk and sour cream dip.
- 3
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in the milk mixture and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, whisking constantly, for about 1 minute.
- 4
Take the pan off the heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted, about 15 seconds.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
- 6
Place half of the potatoes in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared slow cooker. Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan mixture. Add the onion and half of the cheese sauce on top. Layer the remaining potato slices in the slow cooker, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan mixture, and pour the remaining cheese sauce over the potatoes.
- 7
Cover the opening of the slow cooker completely with paper towels.
- 8
Cover with the lid and cook on High until the potatoes are tender, 3 to 4 hours, replacing the paper towels once halfway through cooking. Serve topped with chives.
- Calories 242.45 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 9.01 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 17.14 g 6%
- Total Fat 14.84 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 9.84 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.5 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 406.33 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 1.82 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 297.29 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 0.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 316.96 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 37.38 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 2.04 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.55 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Cheesy Potato Gratin is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 242.45 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Cheesy Potato Gratin made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Diced Onion, Fresh Chives. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Cheesy Potato Gratin?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 242.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Cheesy Potato Gratin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Crockpot Cheesy Potato Gratin healthy?
- Crockpot Cheesy Potato Gratin has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 242.45 calories and 9.01 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 406.33 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.84 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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