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    Home » Side Dishes

    Slow Cooker Potatoes

    Published: Nov 26, 2022 by Jessica Fisher

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    Slow Cooker Potatoes are absolutely delicious! Quick prep and hands-free cooking make for super simple crock pot potatoes you’ll want on repeat.

    Serve these easy crock pot potatoes as a side dish to Pulled Pork or Shrimp on the Barbie or even as the base to bowl meals. They can easily pinch hit as a breakfast or brunch dish alongside Quiche Florentine or an Egg Bake with Ham & Spinach. 

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    • Slow Cooker Potatoes

    Side dishes often get the short end of the stick, especially if the main dish takes a lot of time or effort to prepare. Which I totally get. I mean, who are we kidding? Sometimes I skip the side dish all together!

    But, the reality is that having a few good side dishes can really save the day. Think about when:

    • the main dish doesn’t turn out as good as you hoped.
    • a guest or child can’t or won’t eat the main dish as planned.
    • you have more people at the table than you expected and need to stretch what’s prepped.

    Yep, in all those cases and more, having some delicious, no-fail side dishes at the ready can save the day. And being able to set it and forget it? Well, these Slow Cooker Potatoes loaded with garlic totally fit the bill!

    These slow cooker potatoes call for three basic ingredients plus salt and pepper, can be assembled in just minutes, and are virtually one of the best slow cooker recipes to make!

    You just don’t want to set and forget it all day. Nope, these crock pot potatoes cook up in a couple hours, making for a simple and fuss-free dish that you can prep first while you bustle about the kitchen prepping other things.

    Why Make This

    Crock pot potatoes are easy to make. Made with fingerling, baby potatoes, or small yukon gold potatoes that just need a wash and a trim, these potatoes are bathed in olive oil and seasoned with plenty of chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.

    Slow Cooker Potatoes taste great! The resulting potatoes are tender and flavorful, a perfect accompaniment to your favorite meaty main dish or a component in buddha bowls.

    They look fancy. Who knew that crock pot potatoes could elevate a meal? These do.

    These Slow Cooker Potatoes are gluten free and vegan. This side is naturally a good fit for a wide range of eaters, making it great for taking to potlucks or hosting holiday meals.

    The only problem is making enough! While three pounds seems like a lot, my family loves these so much that three pounds is rarely enough. If you’re feeding more than six people, be sure to make more.

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you need to make this easy crock pot potatoes recipe:

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    baby potatoes or fingerling potatoes – You can use any kind of small potatoes, such as fingerling or even russet potatoes. Small, new potatoes are ideal if you can find them at a great price. In a pinch, you can halve or quarter larger potatoes.

    olive oil – I use olive oil because it adds a bit of flavor to the potatoes. You can use a different cooking oil or butter if you prefer.

    minced garlic – Fresh garlic is the best, but if you don’t have that, you can substitute garlic powder or garlic salt instead.

    salt and freshly ground black pepper – These are pretty simple and affordable as far as seasonings go. Want to jazz it up? Use one of our easy spice mixes to take your crock pot potatoes to the next level.

    chopped fresh parsley – Parsley is optional, but it gives a nice fresh vibe to crock pot potatoes. You can also add another freshly chopped herb, such as basil, thyme, rosemary, or cilantro.

    Variations:

    • Sprinkle the crock pot potatoes with fresh parmesan cheese.
    • Add peeled pearl onions to the pot with the potatoes.
    • Serve the potatoes with Dill Dip or plain sour cream for a fun appetizer.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Here’s how to make these easy Slow Cooker Potatoes:

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    adding garlic and other seasonings to the pot.
    prepped potatoes in the crock.
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    • Wash and trim the potatoes. Cut off any little sprouts.
    • Place the potatoes in the crock of a slow cooker. I use a 4 quart slow cooker.
    • Toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
    • Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 ½ to 2 hours or on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
    • Stir the potatoes and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
    • Serve hot or warm.

    Alternative prep methods:

    • You can make these potatoes in the instant pot on the slow cooker setting. 
    • Or to cook them more quickly, add 1 cup water and place the potatoes in a steamer basket. Set the machine to manual for an 8 minute cooking time. Release the pressure immediately.

    Leftover alert:

    Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. Serve them reheated as is, or incorporate them into breakfast burritos or make soup from leftovers.

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    FAQs

    Can you put raw potatoes in the slow cooker?

    Potatoes cook well in the slow cooker. You can add them to soups and stews or cook them on their own for crock pot baked potatoes or these delicious garlic potatoes.

    How long do potatoes take in the slow cooker?

    How long you need to cook potatoes in the slow cooker will depend on the size of the potato as well as the heat setting. Small fingerling or baby potatoes cook quickly at high heat, about 1 ½ to 2 hours. Larger potatoes will take longer to cook.

    Can you cut potatoes into quarters or slices for cooking in the slow cooker?

    Cutting the potatoes in smaller pieces will decrease their cook time, but they will be more likely to fall apart. Potatoes cooked in their jackets tend to hold their shape better and look nicer for serving. If you can, find smaller potatoes so you can cook them whole.

    What kind of potatoes can you cook in the slow cooker?

    The different types of potatoes can all be cooked in the slow cooker, however for this recipe it’s best to use these: baby yellow or red potatoes or fingerling potatoes, as pictured here. Try to get the freshest potatoes with as few sprouts as possible. You can always trim off the eyes, but it’s nicer and quicker if you don’t have to.

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    • Turkey and Rice Soup
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    Slow Cooker Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Potatoes are absolutely delicious! Quick prep and hands-free cooking make for super simple crock pot potatoes you’ll want on repeat.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 10 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 259kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher
    Cost: $4
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    Ingredients

    • 3 lb baby potatoes or fingerling potatoes
    • 4 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 clove garlic minced
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped) optional
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    Instructions

    • Wash and trim the potatoes.
      3 lb baby potatoes
    • Place the potatoes in the crock of a slow cooker. Add the oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
      4 tablespoon olive oil, 2 clove garlic, salt, black pepper
    • Cover and cook for 1 ½ to 2 hours on HIGH or 3 to 4 hours on LOW.
    • Adjust seasonings and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
      1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
    • Serve hot or warm.

    Notes

    Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.
    Nutritional values are approximate and based on ½ pound potatoes.
    Alternative Prep Methods
    • You can make these potatoes in the instant pot on the slow cooker setting. 
    • Or to cook them more quickly, add 1 cup water and place the potatoes in a steamer basket. Set the machine to manual for an 8 minute cooking time. Release the pressure immediately.
    Variations
    • Sprinkle the crock pot potatoes with fresh parmesan cheese.
    • Add peeled pearl onions to the pot with the potatoes.
    • Serve the potatoes with Dill Dip or plain sour cream for a fun appetizer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 955mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
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    This post was originally published on October 9, 2020. It has been updated for content and clarity.

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    1. Catherine Burke

      April 05, 2022 at 6:18 pm

      Can i put chopped onion in this recipe instead of garlic?

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        April 12, 2022 at 11:37 am

        Should be fine, though I’ve not tested. Can’t promise.

        Reply
    2. Mary

      October 23, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      So no liquid , I wasn’t sure you could use a slow cooker with no liquid

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        October 24, 2020 at 8:50 am

        The oil and the moisture in the potatoes are enough. You need liquid in a pressure cooker, I’m not convinced that’s true in a slow cooker. If you prefer, add 1/4 water or broth to the pot.

        Reply
    3. Wayne Miller

      October 10, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      Super creamy and tasty .I will be taking the leftovers on the road

      Reply
    4. Debbie

      October 10, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      In the section about cutting regular potatoes into smaller pieces, you say this may increase cooking time—I think you meant decrease

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        October 10, 2020 at 3:52 pm

        Yes, I did. Thanks for the catch!

        Reply
    5. Diana

      October 10, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      Why do you trim the ends? I have never heard of that!

      They look delicious. I will be trying this! I just used leftover crockpot baked potatoes to make a super fast stovetop potato soup. They worked great.

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        October 10, 2020 at 3:50 pm

        You don’t need to trim the ends if they don’t have sprouts. Mine did. 😐

        Reply
        • Diana

          November 01, 2020 at 5:48 am

          Tried this and it was delicious and easy! My hubby said it was the best potatoes he’s ever had 🙂

          I did not trim the sprouts off but I broke them off. Seemed to work okay. I wonder if the little potatoes always have sprouts?

        • Jessica Fisher

          November 07, 2020 at 8:49 am

          I have some that don’t. I think it just depends on age?

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