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! You’ve never had potatoes this tender before!
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe is made with simple ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen. Here’s what you need to make these garlic parmesan potatoes:
gemstone potatoesolive oilgarlicbutterItalian seasoningoreganodillbasilsalt black pepperparmesan cheese (to garnish)
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 or garlic salt. 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. Gemstones typically have a combination of yellow, red, and purple potatoes. If you’re not a fan of that variety, try using baby red or small Yukon gold potatoes.
🔪 How To Make Crock Pot Potatoes
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. These garlic parmesan potatoes are incredibly simple to make and is a fool-proof recipe that goes with any meal!
🍳 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 with this irresistible brown sugar chicken! And if you want to learn how to make mashed sweet potatoes, these also go really well with the brown sugar chicken! Regardless what main course you serve these with, I can pretty much guarantee you’re going to love them!
💭 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. Use a flavored olive oil when you can. While olive oil adds a nice light and buttery flavor, 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 they 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 as the 1.5 pound potatoes fit in your crock pot, the size you use should not matter. This is the crock pot I use.
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👩🍳 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! 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.
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