Full of flavor, these crock pot potatoes are one of the most delicious and easiest side dishes you will ever make! Your family will enjoy the buttery garlic flavor and velvety tenderness in every bite!
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The perfect side dish for any meal, these crock pot potatoes have a tender and velvety center and are slow cooked in a mouthwatering garlic and herb butter sauce. Garlic potatoes are easy to make and perfect for any weeknight dinner! They only take a few minutes to prepare and have a rich and authentic potato flavor in every bite.
Not only do these pair well with any meal, like with this rosemary thyme chicken, these are also perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas! It's a convenient way to make a holiday side dish because you just set the crock pot on the counter and its out of the way. Served alongside this smoked turkey breast recipe or this garlic butter smoked prime rib, this is the only garlic potatoes recipe you'll ever need!
🛒 Ingredients You'll Need
These potatoes are made with simple ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen. Any small potato works well when making this crock pot potato recipe. A 1.5-pound bag of gemstone potatoes is my typical "go-to". While extra-virgin olive oil works great, using a flavor-infused olive oil really enhances the flavor in these garlic potatoes. Any flavored olive oil works well, especially rosemary or garlic infused. Any salted or unsalted butter works great, but I've had even better results using a creamy European butter. It adds a creamy consistency to the juices.
To get the best flavor, use fresh garlic cloves instead of store bought jarred garlic. Minced or finely chopped fresh garlic works best. Dried dill, basil, oregano, and Italian seasoning mixes and slow cooks incredibly well with the fresh garlic. Not only is the flavor unbelievably tasty, your kitchen will also smell incredible! For added flavor and texture, use a coarse salt such as kosher, Himalayan, or sea salt. While ground pepper works well, coarse ground black pepper works better. It's a subtle change that makes all the difference in the world flavor wise!
🥔 Best Potatoes To Use In The Crock Pot
Any small potato works well when making these garlic potatoes, but there are several varieties that work better than others. Any potato ranging from 1.5-2 inches in diameter works the best because the slow cooking method traps in the natural moisture of each potato making them incredibly moist and tender. Gemstone and fingerling potatoes get the best results because of their waxy skin. The flesh of the potato stays nice and firm while slow cooking. We're talking a velvety smooth and creamy texture in each bite!
You can find these at your local grocery store, but I've also been successful in finding these at Costco and local health food stores, like Sprouts or Trader Joe's. Gemstone potatoes typically have a combination of yellow, red, and purple potatoes. If you're not a fan of that variety, try using baby red potatoes or small Yukon gold potatoes.
🔪 Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions
Start by thoroughly rinsing the potatoes. Ensure there is no dirt or small buds. Add the uncooked potatoes to the slow cooker. There is no need to boil or soak them beforehand. Next, add the olive oil, butter, garlic cloves, dried oregano, basil, dill, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
Using a large spoon, stir all the ingredients together until slightly combined. Cook on low for 4 hours. When done, stir again so the potatoes are lightly covered with the butter herb mixture.
Add the crock pot potatoes to a large bowl. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and drizzled melted butter. Chopped parsley or green onions also add some extra color and flavor. This is an incredibly simple fool-proof recipe that goes with any meal! Get ready to indulge!
🍳 Main Course Pairing
These crock pot potatoes go well with so many main course dishes. We especially love serving these when I make this garlic filet mignon. Marinated in fresh garlic and rosemary, it pairs perfectly with these potatoes. They also pair amazingly well with seafood. Instead of serving rice with this salmon cucumber recipe, I serve these garlic potatoes. And if you like a little bit of sweet and savory, then pair these potatoes with this irresistible brown sugar chicken! Regardless what main course you serve these with, I can pretty much guarantee you're going to love them!
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! It's one of the easiest, low-maintenance, and tastiest cooking methods for raw potatoes!
Yes! You can even triple the recipe. You'll need to increase the cooking time to 6-8 hours. Depending on the size of the potatoes, they may need to cook longer. You want them to be fork tender, so check them every hour after 6 hours of slow cooking.
Do not add any water when making this recipe. And do not soak the potatoes before slow cooking. Water will naturally release from the potatoes while they slow cook. Olive oil and butter also add just enough moisture to this recipe. This will ensure the potatoes are perfectly moist and tender (not mushy) once they have been cooked.
💭 Expert Tips
- Don't peel or cut the potatoes. The skin helps lock in moisture and there is also a lot of nutrition in the peelings.
- For less mess, try using crock pot liners.
- Olive oil adds a nice light and buttery flavor, but avocado and grape seed oil also tastes amazing!
- Dried seasonings not only work well when making these garlic potatoes, but they are also cost effective. However, use fresh herbs if you have some on hand.
- Check the potatoes 4 hours into the slow cooking process. Use the fork test and if it is slides smoothly into the potato with no pull, they are done. Make sure you don't overcook these because they will start to wither and dry out.
- While the potatoes are slow cooking, stir occasionally so the garlic herb liquid doesn't stick or burn to the bottom.
- When serving, slowly drizzle the remaining liquid from the slow cooker on top of the potatoes. That's where a lot of the flavor lives.
- Store any leftovers in a container with a lid in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. To reheat in the oven, bake on 350° for 10-12 minutes or until warm.
- Do not freeze.
- A lot of people ask me what size crock pot they need for making this recipe. As long at the 1.5 pound potatoes fit in your crock pot, the size you use should not matter. This is the crock pot I use.
👩🍳 More Crock Pot Recipes
There are so many fantastic recipes you can be making. This boneless chicken thighs with pesto recipe is hearty, delicious, and full of savory flavor in every bite! And this savory slow cooker brisket is juicy and is fall-apart tender! If you have never made slow cooker pinto beans, they don't require soaking and it only takes 4 simple ingredients to make this recipe! And bbq short ribs made in the slow cooker are undeniably one of the best ways to eat ribs, period!
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Crock Pot Garlic Potatoes
Equipment
- crock pot
Ingredients
- 1 1.5 lb Gemstone potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh chopped chives or parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse the potatoes and place them in a crock pot.
- Add the olive oil, butter, garlic cloves, dried oregano, basil, dill, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
- Stir until slightly combined. The butter should be soft enough to mix well with all the other ingredients and coat lightly.
- Set the temperature to low, put on the lid, and cook for 4 hours.
- When done, remove the potatoes and place them in a large bowl.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and top with the chopped chives or parsley.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Don't peel or cut the potatoes. The skin helps lock in moisture and there is also a lot of nutrition in the peelings.
- For less mess, try using crock pot liners.
- Olive oil adds a nice light and buttery flavor, but avocado and grape seed oil also work well.
- Dried seasonings not only work well when making these garlic potatoes, but they are also cost-effective. However, use fresh herbs if you have some on hand.
- Check the potatoes 4 hours into the slow cooking process. Use the fork test and if it slides smoothly into the potato with no pull, they are done. Make sure you don't overcook these because they will start to wither and dry out.
- While the potatoes are slow cooking, stir occasionally so the garlic herb mixture doesn't stick or burn to the bottom.
- When serving, slowly drizzle the remaining liquid from the slow cooker on top of the potatoes. That's where a lot of the flavor lives.
- Store any leftovers in a container with a lid in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. To reheat in the oven, bake on 350° for 10-12 minutes or until warm.
- Do not freeze.
- A lot of people ask me what size slow cooker they need for this recipe. As long as the 1.5-pound potatoes fit in your crockpot, your crockpot size should not matter.
Nutrition
Update Notes: This post was originally published in October of 2016, but was re-published with updated step-by-step instructions, pictures and tips in August 2022.
Carmen
Could I do this with cut up regular potatoes?
Amanda Mason
I've not made this recipe with Idaho or Russet Potatoes. You could try using regular potatoes, but I think it would be too starchy. One of my favorite things about this recipe is the velvety texture of the potatoes and you get that from using new potatoes or little gemstone potatoes. Let me know if you try it out using regular potatoes and how it works for you!
jack rokon
Hi,
I doubled the recipe (3 pounds potatoes) for our Christmas Eve buffet but the potatoes were far from done after four hours. I had to put them on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven. I only had time to leave them in for 25 minutes and they still needed more time. I wonder if adding a small amount of water would help? And I suppose they would need to cook 8 hours or so in the crock pot? I think the idea is great for dinners or buffets with a lot of people because it frees up space in the oven for other things.
Amanda Mason
Yeah - if you are going to double the recipe, you have to double the cooking time. That's pretty much standard for every recipe. Try again and let me know how it works for you. While these are cooking in your crockpot, make sure you are stirring them and sticking a fork in them about 2 hours before they are done so you can make sure they are done and not overcooked. Sometimes when you double the recipe/double the time...you have to watch things closely to make sure they aren't overcooked.
Ben Myhre
I love London. Everything is so orderly, clean, and the busses are smack dab on time. I always and welcome enjoy a trip there, although next time in the UK, I think I will want to explore some of the other parts a bit.
These potatoes look very tasty, Amanada. I really like these smaller potatoes and look forward to giving this one a whirl!
Amanda Mason
Thanks, Ben!! Let me know how you like them!! They are my biggest catering side dish request!!! My clients love these little gems!!
Punam
You have give a delicious blend to regular potato. I think you have prepared this recipe from fresh potatoes direct from farm as seasoned potatoes skin become thick.
Heather
Going through a kitchen renovation so been relying on my crockpot more than ever! These potatoes were easy and delicious!!
Amanda Mason
So glad to hear it! These are delicious for sure and I'm glad my recipe helps you in a busy time in your life!! Good luck on the reno!
Tina
Have you cooked them in the oven? Wanting to make them for a reception.
Amanda Mason
I have not made these in the oven. I dont think the consistency will come out the same. The moisture from the crockpot and cooking them slowly really adds that velvety texture and I think you'll lose that if you make these in the oven.
Kate
Thanks for sharing your Herb Roasted Garlic Potatoes. That really looks yummy. We will have it on our menu very soon indeed.
Amanda Mason
Let me know how you like them! I can't wait to hear!
Susan Campbell
I am making these for Christmas. I like how you can increase the number of servings and the ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted. I wonder if there is a way to also increase the cooking time because I see that you mention that doubling the number of servings also means doubling the cooking time.
Amanda Mason
Hi Susan! I'm glad you like that feature!! To my knowledge, there is no feature that increases the cooking time. But, I do suggest increasing the cooking time if you are doubling the recipe. Start checking the potatoes about an hour before they are supposed to be done (about hour 6 if you are doubling the recipe) and when a fork can penetrate the potato smoothly, they are done. It may not take the full 8 hours so definately check at hour 6 and 7. I hope this helps!
Amanda
I made these for dinner last night and was so happy with how they turned out! The slow cooker made it super convenient for a weeknight, and the interior was perfectly soft and fluffy with just the right garlic flavor.
Amanda Mason
So glad to hear they turned out so tasty and velvety!!
Pete
Such and easy slow cooker potatoes recipe. I prepped it in the morning, and got my son to turn it on in the afternoon. Came home from dinner with a supermarket chicken and dinner was done, such an easy side!
Amanda Mason
So glad to hear it was so easy, Pete!! Yes - when you dont want to cook, let the crock pot do it for you! Glad you all enjoyed a great dinner!
Sean
This was a great and easy recipe. I threw these together during my lunch break and they were ready just in time for dinner.
Amanda Mason
Perfect! Yes! Such an easy side dish to prep! Just set it and forget it! Glad you enjoyed it!