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Crockpot Potatoes (2 Ways)

Crockpot potatoes are the best easy side. Make them with Garlic Ranch seasoning or Taco seasoning to go with any meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

For Garlic Ranch Potatoes

  • 3 pounds red potatoes washed and quartered, or try Yukon Gold or new potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (¼ stick)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for a more neutral flavor use avocado oil
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning click for homemade recipe
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For Spicy Taco Potatoes

  • 3 pounds red potatoes washed and quartered
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning click for homemade recipe
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (¼ stick)
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Spray a large crockpot with nonstick spray.
  • Place all the ingredients in a large slow cooker. Stir to combine slightly. While the potatoes are cold they won't coat completely and that's totally fine.
    Crockpot potatoes cooking on a white background.
  • Add the following seasoning for the Garlic Ranch Potatoes
    3 pounds red potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ounce ranch seasoning, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Add the following seasoning for the Spicy Taco Potatoes
    3 pounds red potatoes, 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1 ounce taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the potatoes are fork tender. (NOTE: Check the potatoes after 1 hour and stir to make sure all the potatoes are coated fully. Check again after 2½ hours and make sure they aren't done. Depending on the size of the potatoes, they could cook a bit quicker).
    A crockpot filled with potatoes, slow-cooked to perfection.

Video

Notes

  • You don't need a lot of water in the slow cooker, as water will release from the potatoes while they cook, plus you have ingredients like oil to add moisture. They may look dry when you put them in, but they'll be perfectly moist and tender once cooked.
  • I didn't peel the potatoes because...lazy! There's no need to peel the red potatoes before tossing them in the slow cooker. Just make sure you rinse and scrub them.
  • Nutritional information presented is for a serving of the garlic ranch potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg