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These Slow Cooker Earth Week Potatoes are a simple, rustic-style side dish that turns basic russet potatoes into soft, creamy, butter-rich halves. By cooking them low and slow, the potatoes become tender and flavorful as they soak up a garlic-herb cream mixture that naturally thickens into a rich sauce.
This easy slow-cooker method gives you all the comfort of classic scalloped potatoes with far less effort. Perfect for busy days when you still want something warm, hearty, and homemade.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Earth Week Potatoes
🧾 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Russet potatoes (halved lengthwise) | 2 lbs |
| Heavy cream (or half-and-half) | 1 cup |
| Unsalted butter (melted) | 3 tbsp |
| Garlic powder | 1 tsp |
| Italian seasoning (or dried parsley) | 1 tsp |
| Kosher salt | 1 tsp |
| Black pepper | 1/2 tsp |
👩🍳 Instructions
Prep the potatoes
Scrub well, dry, and cut each potato in half lengthwise.
Layer in slow cooker
Lightly grease the slow cooker. Place potatoes cut-side up in a single layer.
Add the cream mixture
Mix cream, melted butter, garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over the potatoes.
Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours, until fork-tender.
Finish & serve
Spoon the sauce over the potatoes before serving and let them sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
