Slow Cooker Creamy Herb Potatoes

Description

These Slow Cooker Creamy Herb Potatoes are tender, rich, and coated in a smooth garlic-herb cream sauce. Perfect as a comforting side dish for chicken, beef, steak, or holiday meals. Easy to prepare and cooked low and slow for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

3–4 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes), washed and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup milk or chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional but recommended)
½ cup shredded cheese (Parmesan or cheddar)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or thyme + rosemary)
2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley
Optional: ½ cup cooked bacon or diced ham

Instructions

Prepare the potatoes
Wash and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks so they cook evenly.
Add potatoes to slow cooker
Place the potatoes into the slow cooker and drizzle with butter or olive oil.
Season the potatoes
Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir to coat evenly.
Make the creamy sauce
In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk (or broth), cream cheese, and shredded cheese until smooth.
Pour over potatoes
Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the potatoes.
Cook low and slow
Cover and cook:
- On LOW for 5–6 hours, or
- On HIGH for 3–4 hours,
  until potatoes are fork-tender.
Stir and finish
Gently stir the potatoes to coat them in the creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish and serve
Sprinkle chopped chives or parsley on top and serve warm.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

Roasted chicken
Steak or grilled beef
Pork chops
Holiday meals like Thanksgiving or Christmas

Tips for Best Results

For extra richness, add more cream or cheese.
For crispy topping, transfer to a baking dish and broil for 5 minutes.
Add bacon or ham for a heartier version.
No slow cooker? Bake covered at 350°F (180°C) for 50–60 minutes.