Imagine coming home to tender red potatoes infused with garlic, fragrant herbs, and savory Parmesan—all made with minimal hands-on effort. These Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes are an easy side dish for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, or holiday meals when oven space is already at a premium. Just toss the potatoes with a simple garlic-herb oil mixture, let the slow cooker do the work, and finish with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan before serving.
This recipe uses small red potatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, and grated Parmesan cheese. Red potatoes are a great choice because they hold their shape during cooking, giving you tender wedges rather than mashed or crumbly potatoes. The garlic adds savory depth, while thyme and oregano bring an aromatic, Italian-inspired flavor that pairs well with chicken, beef, pork, or roasted vegetables.
The preparation takes about 20 minutes, and the potatoes cook on HIGH for three hours. After cutting the potatoes into wedges, stir them in the slow cooker with the olive oil, garlic, seasonings, and herbs, then sprinkle Parmesan over the top. One important tip: keep the lid closed throughout the cooking time. Opening it releases heat and can slow the cooking process.
A sharp chef’s knife makes preparing the potato wedges easier and helps you cut pieces to a similar size so they cook more evenly. If some potatoes are much larger than others, cut them into comparable wedges rather than leaving oversized pieces alongside small ones.
These slow cooker garlic Parmesan potatoes are especially useful when you’re preparing a full meal and want a flavorful side without another pan on the stove. Serve them hot with extra Parmesan sprinkled over the top, and pair them with your favorite protein for a simple, comforting dinner. With familiar ingredients and very little active cooking, this is an easy potato recipe to keep in your regular rotation.
Serve these yummy potatoes with Meatloaf, Grilled Chicken & Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade or Spicy Mustard Pork Chops.
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Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Total Time: 3:20
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. small red potatoes (about 8 cups after being cut)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ cup parmesan
- more parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Wash and cut the potatoes into wedges. Add to the slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano. Pour this over the potatoes and stir. Sprinkle over the parmesan cheese.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Sprinkle with additional cheese for serving if desired.
- Prep Time: :20
- Cook Time: 3:00
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker