Here’s a simple and delicious way to make slow cooker russet potatoes:
🥔 Slow Cooker Russet Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes – 4–6 medium, washed and cut into chunks
- Olive oil or butter – 2–3 tablespoons
- Salt – 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Pepper – ½ teaspoon (or to taste)
(Optional: garlic, rosemary, or paprika for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes: Wash and cut into 1–2 inch chunks.
- Season: Toss potatoes with olive oil (or melted butter), salt, and pepper.
- Add to slow cooker: Place potatoes in slow cooker, spreading evenly.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Fluff with a fork and optionally sprinkle with fresh herbs or a bit more butter.
Tips
- For crispy edges, you can broil the cooked potatoes in the oven for 5–10 minutes.
- Add garlic cloves or onion slices to the slow cooker for extra flavor.
- These potatoes are perfect as a side dish for Easter or holiday dinners.
If you want, I can also give a one-step slow cooker russet potato recipe with only 3 ingredients that’s even easier! Do you want me to do that?