Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes are perfectly seasoned potato wedges that turn out creamy on the inside!
We love making these potatoes long with horseradish pot roast and freshly steamed vegetables.
There are a few things I don’t cook in the slow cooker (raw pasta and raw rice) but when I think of that limitation I always think how many ways potatoes can be made in the slow cooker instead!
These Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Potatoes only take a few minutes to prepare and then four hours to cook in the slow cooker. When they are done cooking you won’t believe how creamy the potatoes are. They make a great side dish.
How to make Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes:
- Red Potatoes: Cut into wedges
- Olive oil: Extra virgin works best. Use melted butter if you don’t have olive oil.
- Garlic: Fresh minced or jarred
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, thyme and oregano
- Parmesan cheese: I use Kraft cheese in a shaker bottle but I have also used shredded parmesan and that works great too.
How long do I cook?
- Place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or until tender.
Can I use a different type of potato?
Yes! You can use Yukon gold, or Russet with the same results.
What should I serve with these?
- Grilled burgers or steaks
- Sloppy Joes
- Slow Cooker Horseradish Pot Roast
- Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Here are more potato recipes to make in the slow cooker:
- Slow Cooker Campfire Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Cajun Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes – Recipe from Eating on a Dime
- Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole
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Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker Size: 4 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs. red potatoes about 8 cups after being cut
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tsp. minced garlic can use fresh garlic or jarred
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese plus more for garnish (I use Kraft grated parmesan but shredded works great too!)
Instructions:
- Wash and cut the potatoes into wedges and place in the slow cooker
- In a small bowl mix together the olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano.
- Pour the blend over the potatoes and stir.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Sprinkle with additional cheese for serving, if desired.
I would like to take these to a family get together. Do you think if I cooked this ahead of time and left crockpot on warm till we were ready to eat, that the potatoes would still be as yummy?
I think they should do fine.
What exactly is going to happen if the lid is opened during cooking time? I ask because my slow cooker get hotter and cooks faster than my last one did and I’ll need to check it to be sure they don’t burn to the bottom.
They may take longer to cook if you take the lid off. Potatoes are the hardest thing to soften in the slow cooker.
Can you double this recipe ? Would it add cooking time ?
You can double this. You’ll probably need to add an hour cook time. Keep the lid on.
Can you add bacon? Would uncooked bacon work or wait till end and add cooked bacon for about 1/2 Hr?
Uncooked bacon in the slow cooker does not add flavor just adds a greasy lard flavor. I would add cooked bacon at the beginning or add when serving.
I’ve used this recipe a few times and it is great. I love potatoes. If you really want to try something crazy, using the crockpot, cut up the potatoes and cook them in two bottles of the buffalo wild wings parmesan sauce.
My slow cooker cooked them fully after 3 hrs, I found that they needed a little more salt.
I like this recipe for this reason; many people believe a slow cooker must be filled with water, or broth, or soup in order to cook. This is not so, and it can act just like an oven with ingredients not soaking in some kind of liquid. When people realize this, it makes their slow cooker much more useable for so many more foods.
Yes! I agree.
We don’t like Parmesan cheese what can I use instead
You could try cheddar?
Maybe nutritional yeast?
Made these tonight with approximate quantities and fresh Parmesan all stirred in. Did not utilise the tea towel method. Did not add additional Parmesan. They were absolutely delicious, served with pan fried sea bass and a simple salad. Highly recommend.
What is tea towel method?
Drape a towel over the top then put the lid on. 🙂
Anyone have success doubling the recipe? Would it just need to cook longer or is it best to stick to the amount indicated? Thanks!
Super simple and tastes delicious!
I am going to try this recipe this weekend can you freeze this recipe, baking half of the potatoes and freezing the other half
My family loved these.
I followed the recipe exactly as written.
Can you do sweet potatoes and parsnips the same?
I think they should do fine