Ohhh yes—slow cooker potatoes are low effort, high reward 🥔✨
Here’s a simple, reliable base recipe, plus easy variations depending on your mood.
Slow Cooker Potatoes (Basic & Perfect)
Ingredients
- 1–1.5 kg potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes are ideal)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (optional but great)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, or Italian mix)
- Optional: chopped onion
Instructions
- Prep
- Wash potatoes.
- Cut into chunks (or leave small ones whole).
- Season
- Toss potatoes with oil/butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Cook
- Add to slow cooker.
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 5–6 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Stir once halfway if you can, but it’s not mandatory.
- Finish
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Optional: sprinkle fresh parsley or chives before serving.
Easy Variations 👇
🧈 Creamy Slow Cooker Potatoes
Add in the last 30 minutes:
- ½ cup cream or milk
- Extra butter
- Grated cheese (cheddar or parmesan)
🧄 Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Add ½ cup grated parmesan at the end
- Broil briefly (if oven-safe) for crispy edges
🥓 Loaded Potatoes
- Stir in cooked bacon bits
- Finish with sour cream + cheese
🔥 Crispy Finish Trick
Slow cook → then spread potatoes on a baking tray and roast at 220°C / 425°F for 10–15 min for golden edges.
If you’re aiming for mash, roasted-style, or for a croquette base, tell me—I’ll tailor it 😏