Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham

By brandyc

Ingredients

• 6 cups (6 medium) sliced peeled potatoes
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
• 1 cup shredded American cheese (4 oz)
• 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Preparation

Step 1

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, layer half each of the potatoes, onion, ham and cheese; repeat layers. In small bowl, mix soup, milk and thyme; pour over top.

Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 hour.

Reduce heat setting to Low. Cover; cook 6 to 8 hours longer or until potatoes are tender.

To make ahead, slice potatoes up to 12 hours ahead; cover with lightly salted water, and refrigerate. Chopped onion and shredded cheese can be refrigerated in separate covered containers. Drain potatoes, and add to slow cooker when ready to cook.