Crock Pot Potatoes – a delicious and easy slow cooker recipe to serve your family or a crowd! The hints of garlic with olive oil, butter & spices will make this recipe a family favorite!

This crock pot potato recipe is a staple in my house because everyone is running in different directions.

Between school, activities, and work, life can get a bit crazy! But, being able to make a recipe with under 10 ingredients has been a lifesaver.

Plus, my family LOVES to add their own twist to the recipe! As a result, I’ve seen these crock pot potatoes turn into:

Loaded potatoes
Bacon cheesy potatoes
Mashed potatoes
Ranch potatoes

Keep reading for step by step instructions or watch the video now to see how simple this potato recipe is to make!

HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT POTATOES

Slice red potatoes then add to crockpot
Add all remaining ingredients into slow cooker and stir until each potato is coated with the spice mixture
Turn on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours
Add your favorite toppings when potatoes are crispy-brown
Serve and Enjoy!

Using an Instant Pot instead of a crockpot is another great option – especially if you want to turn this recipe into a quick baked potato soup!

Crock pot potatoes are being made in the Slow cooker. Potatoes show diced in a white crockpot.

In the past, I have tried to toss whole red potatoes in my slow cooker for this recipe.

However, believe me when I say that slicing each red potato is 100% worth it!

As a result, your potatoes will be tender in the middle and crispy around the edges – you can thank me later 🙂

Using red potatoes for baking, roasting or in slow cooker recipes is my preference because these potatoes will hold their texture. For instance, the flesh of the potato will stay firm while cooking because of the waxy skin.

Crock pot potatoes shown diced in a white crockpot with a bottle of garlic infused olive oil shown up close.

WHAT BOTTLE OF OLIVE OIL DO I PICK?

Do you ever stand in the cooking oil aisle at the grocery store and wonder which olive oil to buy?! There are SO many options these days and it can be overwhelming.

However, here are a few helpful tips to pick a bottle:

Pick a darker bottle since a dark container will keep out light, which can reduce the quality of the oil
Choose a glass bottle since glass protects the oil from oxygen, which can decrease the health benefits
Find a bottle from a lower shelf since oil stored on the bottom shelf will likely be exposed to less light

Slow Cooker Potatoes shown seasoned but not cooked in a white crock pot.

I change the seasonings that are added to this recipe each time that I make it because I love to try different options. Overall, I recommend swapping, adding or eliminating spices from this recipe based on your flavor preferences and cabinet stock!

ARE THERE OTHER SPICES I CAN ADD TO CROCK POT POTATOES?

Garlic salt
Onion powder
Rosemary
Thyme
Italian seasoning
Basil

Crockpot potatoes shown cooked with parmesan cheese being added to the white crockpot.

WHICH TOPPINGS CAN I ADD TO CROCKPOT POTATOES?

Cheese
Sour cream
Chives
Sautéed onions
Bacon Bits
Green onions

Overall, the possibilities are endless!

Slow Cooker potatoes shown close up on a spoon with the rest of the crockpot potatoes in the background blurred.

WHAT DO I SERVE WITH CROCK POT POTATOES?

Beef Tenderloin Steak Recipe

Baked Chicken Thighs

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

Remember that your family will love this recipe no matter what you serve with these Crockpot Potatoes so pick your favorite and enjoy!

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Crock Pot Potatoes

Author: Jodi Danen, RDN Create Kids Club
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 8
Category: Vegetable
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Description

Crock Pot Potatoes make a delicious & simple side dish for dinner and are great for entertaining. Slow cooker potatoes are cooked with olive oil, butter, and spices and cook up to be tender and browned.

Ingredients

3 lbs. red potatoes
1 tbsp. olive oil or garlic infused olive oil
1 tbsp. butter, cubed
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground pepper

Instructions

Slice potatoes and place them into the bottom of the crockpot.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Season with spices and add butter. Stir.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-4 hours.
Add parmesan and chives after potatoes are cooked or add your favorite potato toppings.

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Crock Pot Potatoes