CROCK POT POTATOES AU GRATIN

Crock Pot Potatoes Au Gratin image

Provided by Olha7397

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 cups diced precooked ham
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

Place potatoes over bottom of 5-quart slow cooker.
Toss gently with diced ham and egg slices.
Melt butter or margarine in large skillet over medium heat; add onion and celery and saute until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Sprinkle flour, salt and pepper on vegetables; slowly blend in milk.
bring to boiling point, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
Stir in 1 cup of the grated cheese to melt; stir in parsley.
Pour sauce over potato mixture; stir gently to blend.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cook, covered, on low setting for 8 hours.
Serves 8.
NOTE: This recipe is a double energy saver.
Serve half for one meal.
Cool and chill remaining potatoes; reheat on low setting for 30 minutes the next day.
Energy-Wise Cooking.