This page gathers five slow cooker potato dishes, from creamy layered casseroles to simple herb-coated sides. Each one uses an easy hands-off method and familiar seasonings already built into the recipe.
The recipes vary in shape and finish, including sliced potatoes, chunks, and a mashable Yukon Gold version. Several call for layering or stirring at the end so the potatoes stay coated in the cooking liquid or sauce.
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- Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Potatoes
- 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Layered Cheesy Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Holiday Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Irish Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Italian Herb Potatoes
Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Potatoes
Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Potatoes start with scrubbed russet potatoes halved lengthwise and arranged cut-side up in a lightly greased slow cooker. A whisked mixture of melted butter, heavy cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper is poured over the potatoes and guided between them so the herb sauce reaches more of the surface.
The potatoes cook covered until a fork slides easily through them, either on low or on high depending on the schedule. After cooking, the sauce is tasted and adjusted for seasoning, then spooned generously over the warm potatoes when served.
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5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Layered Cheesy Potatoes
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Layered Cheesy Potatoes build a casserole from thinly sliced white potatoes, onion, shredded cheese, and a creamy soup mixture. The slow cooker is first coated with nonstick spray or butter, then a sauce of condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salt, and black pepper is spread in layers with the potatoes and onion.
Each layer gets a portion of cheese and sauce, and the stack is pressed down gently so it fits under the lid. After cooking until the potatoes are very tender and the edges are bubbly, the dish can be rested uncovered before serving, and an oven-safe insert may be broiled briefly for a browner top.
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Slow Cooker Holiday Potatoes
Slow Cooker Holiday Potatoes uses thinly sliced, unpeeled russet potatoes that are layered into a butter-greased slow cooker. Heavy cream is poured evenly over the potatoes, and pieces of salted butter are dotted across the top, creating a simple rich base as the potatoes cook.
The dish is covered and cooked until fork-tender, then the top layer is stirred gently and the potatoes are left on warm for a short time to thicken. Salt and pepper are added just before serving, keeping the finish straightforward and focused on the creamy texture.
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Slow Cooker Irish Potatoes
Slow Cooker Irish Potatoes turns peeled Yukon Gold potatoes into a mash-style side with onion, garlic, and broth. The onion and garlic go in the bottom of the slow cooker first, then the potatoes are added on top with butter, salt, pepper, and optional thyme, followed by chicken or vegetable broth.
Once the potatoes are very tender, the cooker switches to warm and warmed milk is added along with optional sour cream. The potatoes are mashed to the desired consistency, then finished with parsley and sliced green onions for a warm, herbed serving style.
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Slow Cooker Italian Herb Potatoes
Slow Cooker Italian Herb Potatoes keeps the method especially direct: small red or yellow potatoes are added to a lightly greased slow cooker, then coated with Italian salad dressing and salt. Stirring at the start helps the seasoning cover the potato pieces evenly before cooking.
The potatoes cook until fork-tender, either on low or on high, and are stirred again before serving. A spoonful of the herby cooking juices can be served with them, which matches the dressing-based seasoning used in the pot.
