Crock Pot Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Ingredients:

• Regular Version
• 10 medium Idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 8 oz diced ham
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 can cheddar cheese soup (10.5 oz)
• 1 can light cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
• 1/4–1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 3/4 tsp paprika
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Kicked-Up Creamy Version
• 10 medium Idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 8 oz diced ham
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 can cheddar cheese soup (10.5 oz)
• 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 can fat-free evaporated milk
• 1–1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 3/4 tsp paprika

Instructions:

1. Regular Version
2. In a large bowl, mix cheddar cheese soup and cream of mushroom soup. Add milk if needed to thin slightly.
3. Stir in onion, ham, dry mustard, white pepper, and paprika.
4. Add sliced potatoes and mix until well coated.
5. Transfer mixture to the crock pot and sprinkle lightly with paprika.
6. Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 7–8 hours.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
8. Kicked-Up Creamy Version
9. Melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
10. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk and cook until thickened.
11. Stir in cheddar soup, Swiss cheese, and paprika until smooth and creamy.
12. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, and ham.
13. Transfer to the crock pot, pour cheese sauce over top, and mix gently.
14. Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 7–8 hours. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.