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Slow Cooker Creamy Potatoes

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This creamy slow-cooked potato dish is comforting, budget-friendly, and ideal for potlucks, combining raw quartered potatoes with a silky dairy-based mixture for a hands-off side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes) Quartered into similar-size pieces.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Or use half-and-half for a lighter result.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened; can swap for sour cream.
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth Low-sodium.
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted.
  • 2-3 cloves garlic Minced or 1 tsp garlic powder.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or sharp cheddar Stirred in halfway through or sprinkled on top.
  • 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon Optional.
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives For garnish, optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and quarter the potatoes into roughly equal-sized pieces (about 1–1.5 inch), leaving skins on for texture and nutrients.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, softened cream cheese, broth, melted butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme until smooth.
Cooking
  1. Place quartered potatoes in the slow cooker and pour the mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  2. Stir gently to coat, or close the lid and give the cooker a gentle shake to distribute.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until the potatoes are tender. Test for doneness by piercing the largest potato pieces with a fork.
Finishing
  1. If desired, transfer to a buttered baking dish, sprinkle with grated cheese, and broil for 3–5 minutes until golden.
  2. Alternatively, stir in cheese and top with chives and optional bacon just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

For a dairy-free option, use full-fat coconut milk and vegan cream cheese. For a lower-fat version, use half-and-half and reduce cream cheese to 4 ounces, adding cornstarch to help thicken.
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