Absolutely! Slow cooker potatoes are easy, flavorful, and perfect as a side dish. Here’s a detailed recipe that works whether you want them creamy, roasted-style, or just tender and buttery.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (about 900 g) baby potatoes or red potatoes, halved or quartered
- 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, or Italian seasoning)
- Optional: ½ tsp paprika or smoked paprika for a little color
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prep the Potatoes:
- Wash and cut potatoes into halves or quarters so they cook evenly.
- In a bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs until evenly coated.
2. Slow Cook:
- Place the potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender and fork easily pierce them.
3. Optional Crisp Finish:
- If you want slightly crispy edges, transfer the cooked potatoes to a baking sheet, drizzle with a little more olive oil, and broil for 3–5 minutes in the oven.
4. Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley, extra black pepper, or a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.
- These potatoes pair perfectly with roasted meats, chicken, or as a hearty addition to breakfast.
Tips:
- Even Cooking: Cut potatoes into similar sizes to ensure they cook uniformly.
- Flavor Boost: Add sliced onions, bell peppers, or baby carrots to the slow cooker for a one-pot side.
- Cheesy Twist: Stir in shredded cheese during the last 10 minutes for creamy, cheesy potatoes.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker garlic butter potato version that’s extra rich and restaurant-style creamy.
Do you want me to do that?
