🥔 Creamy Slow Cooker Potatoes (Pour-Over Method)
You’ll need
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2½–3 lbs potatoes, quartered (Yukon Gold or red = best texture)
🥣 The ONE Mixture (pour this over)
Whisk together:
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup chicken broth (or veg broth)
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3 tbsp melted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
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½ cup grated Parmesan (optional but 🔥)
⏲️ Slow Cooker Instructions
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Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray
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Add raw quartered potatoes
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Pour the mixture evenly over potatoes
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Stir once to coat
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Cover and cook:
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LOW: 5–6 hours
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HIGH: 3–4 hours
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Stir gently once halfway if you can
🧀 Extra Creamy Finish (optional but recommended)
Last 30 minutes, stir in:
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½–1 cup shredded cheddar, Gruyère, or mozzarella
Leave lid off last 15 minutes if you want it thicker.
🌿 Easy Variations
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Loaded style: add cooked bacon + chives at the end
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Herby: add fresh parsley or dill before serving
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Ultra-rich: swap broth for more cream
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Garlic bomb: add 1 tsp garlic powder + fresh garlic
If you want this:
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thicker like gratin
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more cheesy
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dairy-free
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or sized for a crowd
say the word and I’ll tweak it 👌🥔