Slow Cooker “Campfire” Potatoes
44 Comments Aug 02, 2017
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Make these Slow Cooker “Campfire” Potatoes for your next cookout or while camping if you have hook-ups.
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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.
More potato recipes to try:
- Slow Cooker Cajun Parmesan Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
- Slow Cooker Party Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
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.
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Slow Cooker “Campfire” Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 medium russet potatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup butter, (1 stick) melted
- 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!
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Russet potatoes come in all sizes–how many cups do you need?
About 6 cups will do.
Do you think it would work if I double the recipe? Need a side for a potluck and this sounds amazingly yummy and simple.
Yes, just don’t cut the potatoes too thick and be sure to keep the lid on for the entire cooking time. You may need an extra half hour to hour.
Absolutely delicious. I cooked it on my bbq grill at 300F for 6 hours. Going to be doing this again and again. 🙂
Sounds very good am going to make some tomorrow
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!!!
What a great idea? I’m going to try that with chicken breasts since we’re not fans of dark meat. Thanks
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