These potatoes pair perfectly with almost any meal!
Craving some (usually forbidden) old-fashioned comfort food? Do potatoes come to mind perhaps??? 🙂 Well look no further because Skinny Ms. has the comfort food solution for you! Our slow cooker potato recipe is here to satisfy your taste buds’ desires – and to do it without saddling your scale with eater’s remorse.
We use heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil (instead of butter!) for a flavorful, but healthier fat. And fresh herbs and spices kick up the intrigue so this classic food is anything but boring. Garlic potatoes with rosemary -the name says it all, right? So get your homestyle potatoes up-to-date with this healthier (and dare we say, sexier!) version of a slow-cooker standby. We know you won’t regret it.
Family getting bored with the same ‘ol, same ‘ol in the potato department? Whip out your secret Skinny Ms. slow cooker potato recipe! No one (even the picky kids) can resist garlic potatoes with rosemary -they’re flavorful, wholesome -and best of all, easy! So what are you waiting for? Cook up some Skinny Ms. homestyle potatoes anytime, anywhere. You’ll be a hero and a saint.
PS: When making these potatoes in the slow cooker for the first time, we were pleasantly surprised that they browned as if they were cooked in the skillet. We love our slow–cooker!
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Slow Cooker Homestyle Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil remember evoo is a good fat
- 4 red potatoes medium, cubed into 1/2 inch pieces (unpeeled if preferred)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- kosher or sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Add oil to the slow cooker, turn to high and allow to heat up while preparing potatoes...about 15 minutes of preheating is good.
- Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, toss potatoes in oil, cover and cook on high 2-3 hours (4-5 hours on low), or until potatoes are tender and browned.
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Anyone try this with Russet potatoes? Wondering if they would hold up.
It is my husband that could eat potatoes in any form with every meal and in between. I am looking forward to trying this recipe as I get bored with mashed baked or fried potato cooking. This recipe sounds easy and healthy and something that can be enjoyed several times weekly and with almost any main course. I was wondering if dried rosemary could be substituted? Appreciate all the comments and suggestions.
Marilee, Sure just add about 15 minutes before turning off the slow cooker.
Actually a pretty good recipe. A better (by my lights) version can be made in a covered skillet in about 1/2 hour; you can use considerably less oil if the skillet is non stick. You can also do all kinds of flavors- I like to finish with a vinegar/garlic/mustard glaze, and often add some sweet pepper and onion to the dish.
Thanks for the tips! 🙂
Could avocado oil work for this recipe?
Yes, you could substitute avocado oil!
I made this last year for a church potluck. I used 10 lb of mixed red and yellow potatoes. And, since we’re not afraid of garlic, I think I used two full heads minced. They were the hit of the potluck!
We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jonette!
Can you use baby Yukon gold potatoes!
How would I triple the recipe if I only have 1 6 quart crockpot?
Yes! You can use baby Yukon gold potatoes! In order to triple the recipe, you would probably need to make three different batches. Triple the recipe would not fit an a 6 quart crock pot, unfortunately.
I dont have a slow cooker. Can i use the oven or a frying pan instead?
Audrey, Sure can!
To SkinnyMs, this is a Anita and my sisters and me at have our youngest sister’s 50th birthday. I would like to increase the amount of all ingredients to fit into a large roaster. How much would I have to increase it to, I want to use baby red potato’s and then the rest, we will be having around 30-40 hungry family members, lol. The party is this Saturday, also how long and what temp should I cook it on. Any suggestions!! Or anyone else that can answer my question, I really appreciate the help. Thanks Anita
Anita, Happy Birthday to your sister! 🙂 Without seeing the roaster, it’s hard to say. If you’re thinking enough to feed up to 50, even a large roaster might not be enough. I suggest have a few other sides in addition so people have a choice.
If the roaster is larger enough, use 6 pounds of potatoes. The olive oil will need to be enough to lightly coat all the potatoes. I would recommend cooking them in a 375 degree oven until fork tender. The amount of time to cook the potatoes will depend on the roaster size and amount of potatoes. The goal is to get all the potatoes tender and brown and crispy on the outside. You’ll want to stir the potatoes every 15 minutes for even cooking.
Let us know how your family likes the potatoes. Be sure your sister gets a serving. These potatoes are truly delicious.
The Roaster is an Electric 18 Qt., do i have to add more of the ingredients below as well??
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Kosher or sea salt to taste
I made the original one from you for my work get together at labor day this year and they loved it. and it turned out really good. So I thought I would make this for my sister’s bday. There will be other stuff there as well, this is just what I am making for the event.
Do you use lid on the slow cooker?
Sure do. 🙂
Do I have to boil the potatoes first
No, they will cook completely in the slow cooker.
could this recipe be done in a weber family Q
Jackie, I’m not familiar with a weber??
It should be noted that this can be made in about 20 min. in a covered skillet; you can use as little oil as you like in a nonstick skillet. I’d take an extra few seconds to chop the rosemary fine, and the garlic in the picture appears to be burnt- I usually add it right at the end. And any number of other ingredients can be added. I prefer Yukon Gold or other yellow potatoes for this.
Actually the garlic was not burnt but rather the potatoes lightly browned and crispy. The skillet works great too. I cooked my potatoes in the slow cooker for 4 hours on low. Perfecto!