Creamy Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Potatoes
Description
These Creamy Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Potatoes are the ultimate comfort side dish—rich, velvety, and packed with flavor. Tender sliced potatoes are slow-cooked in a luscious garlic cream sauce, then finished with Parmesan and herbs for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect for busy days, holidays, or anytime you want something warm and satisfying with minimal effort.
Servings
Serves: 6–8 people
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby potatoes (sliced or halved)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or fresh)
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Lightly grease your crockpot with butter or cooking spray.
- Add sliced potatoes into the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix cream, broth, garlic, butter, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Pour mixture over potatoes and gently stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until tender.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella during the last 20–30 minutes.
- Let melt and thicken before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold or baby potatoes for best texture.
- Sauce thickens more as it cools.
- Stir gently to avoid breaking potatoes.
Tips
- Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor 🥓
- Swap cream with half-and-half for a lighter version
- Add a pinch of red chili flakes for heat
Nutritional Info (Per Serving Approx.)
- Calories: 280–320
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
Benefits
- Potatoes provide potassium and energy
- Garlic supports immunity
- Calcium-rich from cheese for bone health
Q&A
Q: Can I make this ahead?
Yes! Reheat gently with a splash of milk.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Not recommended—cream may separate.
Q: Can I use milk instead of cream?
Yes, but sauce will be thinner.
Q: How do I make it vegetarian?
Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.