Crock Pot Potatoes are our favorite easy side dish recipe! We have made these Slow Cooker Potatoes two ways, in Garlic Ranch and Taco flavored! My mind is blown by how simple making Crockpot Red Potatoes can be…and the sky is the limit with flavors. This recipe is amazing as a side dish to almost any meal…such a great weeknight option.
Crockpot Potatoes are the easiest way to serve a side dish to a crowd! Which version will you like best?
Today I have one of my favorite side dish recipes for you, Slow Cooker Potatoes! Slow Cooker Garlic Ranch Potatoes and Slow Cooker Taco Potatoes. I love both and can’t wait to hear which one is your favorite!
Well I’m not going to lie to you…today has been a day of non-stop reality tv. Working from home has its perks, and one of them is having a full DVR crammed with every reality show known to man…#guiltypleasure. Pat will tell you, there’s pretty much zero reality shows I won’t at least give a shot. Addiction is tough. So today was a day of sitting on the couch, editing photos, and watching my gals (aka, the Real Housewives). Do you think Real Housewives of STL would come looking for me soon?? Life goals.
Crock Pot Red Potatoes are perfect for busy days where you simply don’t have time to cook for hours.
Since I was distracted all dang day catching up before Pat got home (he doesn’t love reality tv…imagine that!), I only had time for the EASIEST OF RECIPES. I don’t have time for complicated stuff you guys…my DVR is calling! <—Priorities :).
Even though this recipe for Crockpot Potatoes is SUPER EASY, it’s also super delicious. No shame in our game! Whether you choose Garlic Ranch Crockpot Potatoes or Spicy Taco Crockpot Potatoes, I think you’ll be quite pleased at dinner time.
Tips for making Crock Pot Potatoes:
- You don’t need a lot of water in the slow cooker. The potatoes will have some water come out of them while the cook plus you have ingredients like oil to bring some moisture. They may look dry when you put them in, but they’ll be perfect, moist, and tender once cooked.
- I have made Garlic Ranch and Taco Slow Cooker Potatoes but you can play around with the flavors! You could make Italian Potatoes with your Italian Dressing Mix and your favorite herbs or you can make them plain and sprinkle on some parmesan before serving.
- I didn’t peel the potatoes because…LAZY! There’s no need to peel the red potatoes before tossing in the slow cooker.
I am SO excited about these Garlic Ranch Slow Cooker Potatoes…They are SUPER simple, super yum…and perfect for busy people like us (I normally am a little busy…just not today…). Packed with flavor and also pretty darn healthy. I’m patting myself on the back if you can’t tell!
And if Garlic Ranch isn’t your thing, I hope the Spicy Taco variety is! Both are delicious, EASY, and perfect for THANKSGIVING!
How to Make Garlic Ranch Slow Cooker Potatoes (PLUS Spicy Taco Potatoes)
I have a really nifty slow cooker that has two sides…perfect for making double the gameday dips or wings…OR perfect for making two flavors of Slow Cooker Potatoes! I made the Garlic Ranch on one side, and SPICY TACO on the other side!! This is one of my favorite Crockpot Potato Recipes because its so versatile and simple.
What do you serve with Crockpot Potatoes?
You can literally serve these with anything and everything, but some favorites include our Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Burgers, or Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu. They’d also be an amazing side to our Best Ever Skillet Steak. Steak and Potatoes…is there anything better?
Spicy Taco up top and Garlic Ranch down below. The ranch potatoes were my favorite, but I loved them both! Let me know which one your favorite is!!
See below for details on How to make Crockpot Potatoes. Enjoy!
Crock Pot Potatoes Two Ways, Garlic Ranch and Taco
Crock Pot Potatoes are our favorite easy side dish recipe! We have made these Slow Cooker Potatoes two ways, in Garlic Ranch and Taco flavored! My mind is blown by how simple making Crockpot Red Potatoes can be…and the sky is the limit with flavors. This recipe is amazing as a side dish to almost any meal…such a great weeknight option.
For the GARLIC RANCH SLOW COOKER POTATOES
- 3 pounds red potatoes washed and quartered
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning 1 packet
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Spicy Taco Slow Cooker Potatoes
- 3 pounds red potatoes quartered
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Spray a large slow cooker with non-stick spray.
Place all the ingredients in a large slow cooker. Stir to combine slightly. While the potatoes are cold they won’t coat completely and that’s totally fine.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the potatoes are fork tender. (NOTE: Check the potatoes after 1 hour and stir to make sure all the potatoes are coated fully. Check again after 2.5 hours and make sure they aren’t done. Depending on the size of the potatoes, they could cook a bit quicker)
Serve hot, enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Crock Pot Potatoes Two Ways, Garlic Ranch and Taco
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 679mg 28%
Potassium 1567mg 45%
Total Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 5g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 16.9%
Vitamin C 38%
Calcium 3.9%
Iron 16.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
AROUND THE WEB: Looking for more slow cooker sides? These recipes we found on the WWW are amazing! Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese, Slow Cooker Honey Cinnamon Carrots, and Crockpot Garlic Mushrooms.
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