Loved this recipe! Very easy! I used Trader Joe's Spiced Apple Cider and Trader Joe's Cherry Cider two cups each. It was perhaps a little cloudy but still very pretty and it was SO GOOD! I am making another batch today using just cherry cider. I am going to add a few drops of red food coloring as well to see the result. I got 7 1/2 8 oz jars from this recipe which was fine. I put up seven and kept the half to eat right away! Will definitely be using for gifts this year. Will also taste wonderful over brie cheese. Thanks for a great recipe!

Reviewed On: Nov. 8, 2009

I followed the advice of the others and layered the ingredients. I also doubled the ham and cheese and used milk instead of water. Instead of chopped ham, I used two whole bone in ham slices (each one being a separate layer). The bone gives it more flavor. I added a few cloves of chopped garlic to the chopped onion. I had two layers of potatoes, onion/garlic, ham slice and cheese (cheese being on top). Then I poured the soup mixture over the top. I used the amount of salt, pepper and garlic powder called for. Cooked on high for four hours and then turned to low until dinner time, about two hours. IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!! My husband is not a big potato fan and he LOVED this dish as did my college age son. It was a bit watery but I turned it on high for about 20 minutes with the lid off prior to serving and that took care of it plus filled the house with a wonderful aroma! Reheated the leftovers in the crock pot the next day and it was even better! I will definitely make this again and won't change a thing from the above. I don't think it could possibly be improved upon!

Reviewed On: Nov. 2, 2009

FANTASTIC! Husband and sons inhaled it! I did pour some applesauce over the top to ensure it stayed moist. Strained the drippings and used them to make gravy. Delicious! A definite keeper!

Reviewed On: Oct. 29, 2009