Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes with Ham

This is a recipe that i've been using for quite awhile. My Mom started it out calling it "Ham Stuff." I've adapted it a lot over the years and it can easily be manipulated any way you'd like to suit your tastes. This isn't a perfect draft of this recipe because i'm used to eyeballing everything.

Here are the basics:


Thick sliced ham steaks (doesn't have to be expensive honey ham, just ham steaks or cubed ham)

Small onion, diced (if you have picky onion haters, you won't even be able to see them anymore when they are done)

2 cloves of garlic, minced

2 cans of cream of mushroom soup (I use healthy request because it doesn't have MSG in it and it's a smoother consistency)

2 cups mild shredded cheese

5 or so medium-large potatoes, peeled and sliced

Salt and Pepper



Those Reynolds brand slow cooker liners are your friend for this recipe, seriously.



Place the liner in the crock pot

-Add the first can of cream of mushroom soup, then start to layer in the potatoes, ham, onions, garlic, and cheese until it has all been added. Spread the 2nd can of cream of mushroom on top of all that, then the rest of the cheese. Salt and pepper it all. You can double or even triple this recipe parts if your crock pot is big enough.

You can cook this on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours. It works either way. I always recommend covering the crock pot with foil before you put the lid on unless your crock pot has a locking lid. If you can, stir everything up halfway through cooking. Stir it again before serving. It should look a lot like cheesy Augratin potatoes with ham in it. I usually serve with green vegetables, like green beans.

Note: you can use powered spices in this recipe if you want but, it's better if you don't. Feel free to add other spices like parsley too.

Easy Crockpot Cornbread

For this recipe I recommend a large quart crockpot, oblong. I think a smaller one will work, but cooking time will probably vary. I forgot to take the photo after the cornbread was done, but I plan to make this again soon! 

1 package Jiffy brand corn muffin mix

1 package Jiffy brand yellow cake mix

2 large eggs

1/3 cup milk

1/2 cup water

First set your crockpot on HIGH. 

In a bowl beat two eggs, water, and milk. Then, add dry ingredients and mix with a whisk until it looks less lumpy. 

Spray the crockpot with baking spray. The baking spray has flour in it to help with sticking during baking. If you don't have the baking kind you can also grease it then lightly dust with flour. 

Pour in the batter and place a paper towel or foil over the top, then cover with the lid. 

Cook it for about an hour. This time really varies with crock pot size. You can tell if it's done by pressing the middle or using a toothpick. 

Use a spatula to loosen it up. You can also flip the crockpot onto a dish to get it out. 

ENJOY!!