Toss raw skin-on russet potato halves in the crock pot and 4 other simple ingredients to get a meal so incredible your husband will be begging for mor

 

Slow Cooker Creamy Potatoes

Cook Time: 5–6 hours (low) or 2½–3 hours (high)
Total Time: 5–6 hours
Servings: 4–6

This simple, rustic side dish turns russet potatoes into soft, buttery halves with a rich garlic-herb cream sauce. The slow cooker does all the work—no layering, no fuss. Perfect for busy days.

Ingredients (7 simple items)

Ingredient	Quantity
Russet potatoes, halved lengthwise	2 lbs (about 4 medium)
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	½ tsp

Note: The title mentions "4 other simple ingredients" beyond potatoes; here, the cream mixture uses 6, but all are pantry staples.

Instructions

1. Prep the potatoes
   Scrub the potatoes thoroughly, pat dry, and cut each potato in half lengthwise.

2. Layer in slow cooker
   Lightly grease the inside of a slow cooker. Place the potato halves cut-side up in a single layer.

3. Make the cream mixture
   In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

4. Add to slow cooker
   Pour the cream mixture evenly over the potatoes.

5. Cook
   Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.

6. Finish and serve
   Spoon the thickened sauce from the bottom over the potatoes before serving. Let rest for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors. Serve warm.

Tips

• Don't skip the greasing – It prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.

• Cut-side up is important – This lets the cream sauce soak into the potato flesh.

• For extra richness – Sprinkle with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan before serving.

• Leftovers – Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.

Why This Works

The low, slow cooking turns the cream and butter into a naturally thickened sauce while the potatoes become tender and flavorful. It delivers all the comfort of scalloped potatoes with almost no hands-on time.