Crock Pot Beefy Augratin Potatoes Recipes

SLOW COOKER BEEF AND POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef on the stove top, drain fat. Add a touch of salt and pepper to season.
• In a small bowl combine the paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Add half of the potatoes in the slow cooker. Sprinkle over half of the onions, half of the seasonings, half of the meat, and half of the cheese. Repeat the layers again.
• Drizzle over the broth evenly over the layers.
• Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Do not open the lid during the cooking time or the potatoes will not get soft.
• Serve and enjoy!

CROCKPOT AU GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• VERY generously spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray. I used a 6-quart slow cooker for the recipe. Note that smaller crockpots may not be able to cook through all the potatoes evenly so you will have to halve (or cut in thirds) this recipe.
• Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut into medium thick slices (see picture for general width). Measure the potatoes -- you should have about 5 cups total.
• Place a layer of potatoes at the bottom of the crockpot. Generously (or to your preference, but don't skimp on the salt or it will be more bland) sprinkle on seasoned salt and pepper. Layer another layer of potatoes and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Repeat this process until all the potatoes are layered in the crockpot.
• In a medium-sized pot over medium heat, add in the butter. Melt completely and then vigorously whisk in the flour until a thick dough forms. Whisk constantly for 1 minute. Add in the garlic and onion powder and continue to whisk.
• Very slowly add in the milk whisking as you add it. In between milk additions whisk the mixture and allow it to thicken.
• Once all the milk is added in and the mixture is completely smooth and thick, add in the sour cream. Whisk to add. Add in the freshly grated cheddar cheese and whisk until completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
• Add some more salt and pepper here if desired.
• Pour this cheese sauce evenly over the potatoes. Shake the slow cooker to get the creamy cheese sauce evenly throughout the crockpot. Do not stir it in.
• Place 3 paper towels on top of the crockpot (this will absorb lots of moisture and keep the potatoes crispier) and then place on the lid.
• Place on high (my experimentation with low heats were unsuccessful.) for 3-5 hours depending on the heat of your slow cooker. Slow cookers cook at different temperatures and speeds! Mine took just under 3 hours -- check frequently to avoid burning the edges or over cooking the potatoes so they are mushy.
• Halfway through the cooking time, change out the paper towels for fresh ones.
• Once the potatoes are tender and cooked through, remove the lid and garnish with fresh parsley or chives and additional seasoned salt and pepper. Allow to cook without the lid for 15-20 minutes to get a bit crisper on top if desired.
• This recipe is for classic au gratin potatoes -- feel free to add more toppings or seasonings as you enjoy your au gratin potatoes. Some ideas are to chop up an onion and add that in (I would sauté it in olive oil first), add some red pepper flakes for heat, some cooked and chopped bacon, paprika, more or different flavors of cheeses...

CROCK-POT AU-GRATIN POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Butter a 3.5 quart casserole slow cooker OR a 6 quart or larger slow cooker with the butter and set aside.
• Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Drizzle potatoes with half of the cream, rosemary and garlic and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. Add half the cheese on top.
• Create another layer of potatoes, drizzle with cream, rosemary, garlic & salt and pepper and top with cheese.
• Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or until the potatoes are "fork tender" and the cheese is melted and everything is bubbly.

BEEFY AU GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Set potato sauce mix aside. Place potatoes in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with corn. In a bowl, combine soup, water, chiles, mushrooms, pimientos and reserved sauce mix; mix well. Pour a third of the mixture over corn. , In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Transfer to slow cooker. , Top with remaining sauce mixture. Do not stir. Cover and cook on low until potatoes are tender, 4 hours.

CREAMY AUGRATIN POTATOES {CROCKPOT}

Steps:

• Butter a 1 quart sized crock pot.
• Layer the potato slices and onion rings in the crock, lightly seasoning with salt and pepper every few layers.
• In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute.
• Gradually stir in milk.
• Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds.
• Pour the cheese over the potatoes, and slide a spatula between the edge of the crock and the potatoes to allow the cheese to pour down the side and cover everything.
• Cook on high for 2 hours, or on low for 4-5 hours.

CREAMY AU GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a medium casserole dish.
• Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.

AU GRATIN CROCK POT POTATOES

Steps:

• Spray inside of crock pot with cooking spray.
• Add potatoes, soup, milk and onion rings, reserving 1/4 cup of the onion rings.
• Add salt and pepper to taste, stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours or High about 3 hours.
• Sprinkle reserved onion rings over top just before serving.

CHEESY CROCK POT AU GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Spray the bottom of crock pot with non-stick spray. I use Pam when I have it on hand or I use one of the new crock pot cooking liners for quick cleanup.
• Spread the potatoes on the bottom of crock pot.
• Simmer all remaining ingredients just until cheese is melted and well incorporated. Do not bring to a boil.
• Pour cheese mixture over top of potatoes.
• Cover and cook on low setting for 7-9 hours or on high setting for 3-4 hours. Cooking time may vary depending on individual crock pots.

SLOW-COOKER SWEET POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Microwave spinach in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 3 min. or just until wilted, stirring after 1-1/2 min. Cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and flour in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add chicken broth, mixing well after each addition. Add pepper, nutmeg and 1 tsp. thyme; mix well.
• Squeeze spinach dry. Place half the potatoes in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; cover with layers of spinach, and half each of the cream cheese mixture and Swiss cheese. Top with layers of remaining potatoes, cream cheese mixture and Swiss cheese; cover with lid.
• Cook on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Turn slow cooker off. Let potatoes stand 20 min.
• Microwave bread crumbs in medium microwaveable bowl 1-1/2 min. or until lightly browned, stirring after 1 min. Sprinkle over potato mixture along with the remaining thyme.