Melt-in-Your-Mouth Crock Pot Potatoes
Crock Pot Potatoes with garlic and olive oil is the perfect simple side dish that you can make in the crock pot with only 4 ingredients and they are melt-in-your-mouth good.
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 239kcal
Equipment
- Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: paprika, or Lawry's seasoned salt, and red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and cut them into uniform chunks. Add the potatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt to the crock pot. Stir to coat.
- Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high, or 5-6 hours on low. Do not uncover while cooking.
- When done, remove the lid. Taste and adjust the seasoning, as necessary. Season with salt, or add some paprika, or Lawry's seasoned salt, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Adjust the slow cooker lid during the last hour of cooking to control the desired level of moisture in the dish.
- Prepare the ingredients the night before, storing them in the refrigerator, for a quick morning assembly before starting the slow cooker.
- Ensure uniform size when cutting larger baby potatoes to promote even cooking.
- Experiment with different olive oil varieties to find the one that suits your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg