Easy Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes Kielbasa (Printable)

Tender potatoes, smoky kielbasa, and creamy cheddar sauce layered and slow-cooked to 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

# How to Make It:

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 -
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day
  • Smoky kielbasa adds depth that regular scalloped potatoes just cannot match
02 -
  • Never skip letting the dish rest before serving or the sauce will be too runny
  • Layer evenly so every bite gets both kielbasa and creamy potatoes
03 -
  • Slice your potatoes as thin and uniform as possible for even cooking
  • Use a mandoline if you have one to get those perfect, consistent layers

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