Make these Slow Cooker “Campfire” Potatoes for your next cookout or while camping if you have hook-ups.
I haven’t been able to go camping (in our travel trailer) this year. We had some family emergencies and we also just got back from a Carnival Cruise, which took up some of our normal camping dates. I love making recipes in my slow cooker while camping, instead of grilling or using the fire. It’s mainly because I know that I’ll get good results and it’s even more joyful for me to cook in the slow cooker when it’s not at home!
When I started preparing to make these potatoes I planned to make loaded style potatoes, then I came across a few recipes online that use Worcestershire sauce, I added some extra flavors like garlic and parmesan to make these potatoes unique. The butter sauce that I make for these potatoes tastes like a homemade dressing. If you are looking for a unique recipe to make, this is a great one to try.
After the potatoes are mixed with the butter mixture, it may seem dry. It won’t be I promise, the butter will melt back down and make a delicious sauce for the potatoes.
Below is what the potatoes look like after cooking on high for 4 hours. Keep the lid on the entire time so the potatoes get tender.
I hope you enjoy this side dish recipe! I’ll be back next week with another new recipe. I’m wishing summer wasn’t flying by so fast so I can make more recipes like this one.
Slow Cooker “Campfire” Potatoes
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 5 medium russet potatoes sliced
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic (1 large clove); minced
- 1 cup white onion (1 small); sliced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together the butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic.
- Add the potatoes, the cheeses, and onion to the bowl with the butter mixture. Mix until the potatoes are coated.
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray.
- Add the potatoes mixture; smooth out into an even layer.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Serve and enjoy!
So, first of all, I love these potatoes!
Second, I’m lazy, so I just put my boneless skinless chicken thighs on the bottom of my crockpot added a little bit more of all the other ingredients except the potatoes, and poured the whole potato mixture on top of the chicken. It was fantastic!! And the leftovers were even better!!!
Could you cook your meat right in the same pot at the same time?
I don’t see why not. It may add more liquid but still may be good.
What kind of potatoes do you use for this “Campfire ” recipe? I would guess “waxey” potatoes such as red bliss or Yukon gold from the picture. Also, I would think an Idaho would fall apart during cooking.
Am I right?
I used russet (I added that to the recipe). I use idaho a lot in the slow cooker, unless you cook for too long they hold up fine.
So delicious, both my daughters have both taken note of the recipe.
I made the campfire slow cooker potatoes and served it with meat loaf, I will be making this again. Excellent flavour,
How thick do you cut the potatoes?
About a 1/4 inch thick
I’d like to thank you for emailing me this recipe the potatoes were fantastic.
Does this have to use cheese? I do not eat cheese, but I love potatoes like this.
Yes, i think so. You may need to add a touch more salt.
I cannot use Worchestersauce (gluten). Do you have suggestiuons for other sauces/flavours?
Maybe a touch of soy sauce?
Not all soy sauces are gluten free
There are some gluten free Worcester
Shire sauces. LEA & PERRINS
Lea & Perrins IS gluten free according to their bottle. On a side note, I am not usually a stickler for name brand anything, Lea & Perrins IS THE ONLY Worcestershire sauce, in my humble opinion. Never tasted another that compared
You can get a gluten free Worcestershire sauce. Look around in health food shops, gluten free sections in supermarkets etc.
Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce is gluten free. It says it right on the bottle.
Making this now going to add some cooked bacon chopped up add a little extra flavor..
that’s a great idea!
Do you melt the butter first?
Yes
Thank you for replying
Hi Sarah – since there is only one of me that I cook for when I made this recipe, I took the left overs and placed them in 3 individual freezer bags. Then later I took a bag out and added 2 Tablespoons of milk and reheated it in a microwave bowl for 2 – 2/12 minutes. Yum!!! Thanks for a great recipe.
Thanks Sarah! This was a great recipe! I made it camping and everyone loved them. I cooked them all day and used one of those liners for the crockpot so cleanup was easy. The worcheshire sauce is the key and adds a perfect kick! Shared this recipe with all my friends.
I think this dish makes a great meal with a fresh lettuce salad and maybe some fruit. Was thinking of adding some portabellos.
sounds like a perfect meal Mary Ann!
I wonder if you can do this recipe with cauliflower as opposed to potatoes? Just maybe not cook it as long.
Hi… Wondering if you have ever doubled the campfire potato recipe, or 1 1/2 times??
How much longer and did it cook good
with more potatoes stacked higher,??? Thank you… Janice
I think the cooking time will remain the same. Keep the lid on the entire time.
Most slow cooker books say: more in the pot does not increase the cooking time.