Dump potatoes in a slow cooker for this hearty and delicious treat

When I first discovered potatoes au gratin, I didn’t even know how to pronounce it (many would argue I still don’t, but according to the internet it’s “oh grah ton”). It was at a French restaurant that was known for its home-style meals, and at first bite I was hooked.

At the time, I had thought it was out of my reach. It was this fancy dish I ate at a restaurant, and I thought you absolutely needed an oven to make it. I lacked the skill and the oven to learn how to make this and so, for the longest time, it was simply one of those dishes that escaped my grasp.

But now, here I am on my slow cooker quest to make everything I love to eat using nothing but my slow cooker. Potatoes au gratin, we meet again, and this time it seems that I have prevailed!

Before we begin, let’s start with what you’ll need.

Ingredients:

5 medium-sized potatoes
Salt
Pepper
3 tablespoons of butter
3 tablespoons white flour
1 clove of garlic (peeled and minced)
1 onion (peeled and sliced)
1 cup of milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chives (as much as you like, I love chives and am embarrassed to say how much I use)