Description
Hearty slow cooker potatoes from Ireland deliver comforting, creamy goodness perfect for family dinners. Rustic ingredients blend seamlessly, inviting home cooks to savor classic potato perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) baby potatoes (yellow, red, or fingerling)
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) olive oil or melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Wash baby potatoes, removing sprouts, or cut larger potatoes into uniform chunks for even cooking.
- Seasoning: Toss potatoes in olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Slow Cooking Setup: Layer seasoned potatoes in a single, uncrowded arrangement within the slow cooker to promote optimal heat distribution.
- Cooking Process: Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours until potatoes reach peak tenderness, becoming effortlessly pierceable with a fork.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives to introduce vibrant color and aromatic enhancement, creating a visually appealing and flavorful side dish ready to complement any main course.
Notes
- Choose Potato Perfection: Select small, uniformly sized baby potatoes or cut larger potatoes into consistent chunks to guarantee even cooking and optimal texture.
- Prevent Overcrowding: Arrange potatoes in a single layer inside the slow cooker, allowing proper heat circulation and ensuring each potato cooks evenly and develops a delightful golden exterior.
- Season Generously: Thoroughly coat potatoes with olive oil and seasonings before cooking to maximize flavor absorption and create a mouthwatering herb-infused result.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Test potato tenderness by piercing with a fork – they should feel soft and offer minimal resistance without becoming mushy or falling apart during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg