3poundsyukon potatoessliced thin ⅛” thick (red potatoes can be used)
2cupswhole milk
½cupchicken stock
2tablespoonscornstarch
2teaspoonskosher salt
1teaspoonblack pepper
3clovesfresh garlicchopped
½teaspoondried thyme
1cupmozzarella cheeseshredded
1cupextra sharp white cheddar cheeseshredded (8 oz block)
¼cupparmesan cheesegrated, for garnish
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Using a mandolin or sharp knife, slice each yukon potato into ¼ to ⅛ inch slices- the thinnest setting possible Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl add the milk, chicken stock, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic and thyme. Whisk the ingredients until completely combined. Set aside.
Place the thinly sliced potatoes into the crock pot, arranging them to be as level as possible. Pour the milk mixture over the potatoes, then gently stir with a wooden spatula or spoon.
Cover and cook on high setting for 4 hours or low setting for 6 hours, stirring every hour.
When the first cooking time is complete, give the mixture another stir then top with the mozzarella and white cheddar cheeses.
Return the lid to the crock pot and cook on high for an additional 1 to 1½ hour until the potatoes are tender.
Garnish with some of the grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and serve while warm
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Notes
Store leftovers in air-tight containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Want to use a different cheese? Go for it! I recommend using a shredded white cheese; you could consider provolone, a gruyère cheese, or possibly even Swiss.
Don’t worry if the milk mixture doesn’t cover all the sliced potatoes when everything is added into the crockpot; the moisture builds quickly so within the first hour, the potatoes will have started to soften, and gravity takes over, allowing all pieces to sink into the creamy milk mixture.