Here’s a warm, comforting, and incredibly easy recipe for Slow Cooker Ham and Potatoes — a cozy meal of tender potatoes, savory ham, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or using up leftover ham.
🐖🥔 Slow Cooker Ham and Potatoes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 5–6 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH
🍽️ Serves: 6
🧂 Ingredients
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4 cups diced potatoes (Yukon Gold, red, or russets — peeled or unpeeled)
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2–3 cups cooked ham, cubed
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar & Monterey Jack)
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
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1 cup milk (or half-and-half for creamier texture)
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
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Salt, to taste (go easy — ham is salty!)
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Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)
🔧 Optional Add-ins
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1 cup frozen peas or corn (add in last hour of cooking)
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1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (for extra tang)
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1 cup shredded hash browns (for texture blend)
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1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese (stir in at end for richness)
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep the base:
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Spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray or use a liner.
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Layer in diced potatoes, ham, and onions.
2. Mix the sauce:
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In a bowl, whisk together:
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Cream of mushroom soup
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Milk
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Garlic, black pepper, paprika
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Half the shredded cheese
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3. Assemble:
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Pour the sauce over the potato and ham mixture in the slow cooker.
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Stir to coat everything evenly.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
4. Cook:
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LOW: 5–6 hours
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HIGH: 3–4 hours
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Check potatoes with a fork — they should be tender but not mushy.
5. Finish & serve:
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Taste and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper).
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Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
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Serve warm on its own or with crusty bread and a green salad.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Make it ahead: Assemble everything the night before, refrigerate the crock, then start it in the morning.
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No canned soup? Sub with a quick homemade white sauce (butter + flour + milk + broth).
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Cheesy top: Add extra cheese during the last 30 minutes for a melty top layer.
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Hearty version: Add chopped cooked bacon or cooked breakfast sausage.