Slow Cooker Ham and Double Cheesy au Gratin Potatoes

SLOW COOKER HAM

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 (8 pound) cured, bone-in picnic ham

Spread about 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar on the bottom of the slow cooker crock. Place the ham flat side down into the slow cooker - you might have to trim it a little to make it fit. Use your hands to rub the remaining brown sugar onto the ham. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 hours. (From allrecipes.com) Very good and very easy!


DOUBLE CHEESY AU GRATIN POTATOES

4 large baking potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
1 quart heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
Layer potato slices in prepared baking dish. Pour cream over potatoes; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Season potatoes with salt and pepper.
Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are soft, about 1 hour. Remove from oven; gently stir potatoes. Sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese; cover and let rest until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. (also from allrecipes.com) This was delicious but too runny. I used 5 potatoes (about 4-5" long) but I think one more would have made the difference. Either that or only use half the cream!