How to make slow cooker cheesy potatoes (video)

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It's hard to go wrong with a potato dish, in my humble opinion. To be fair, I've never met a potato I didn't like, or couldn't live without. But then again, I'm a carbivore. This recipe is great as is or easily modified to suit your preference using various spices, cheeses and potatoes. Let's take a look at what makes it special.

Cooktop Cove

Slow Cooker Cheesy potatoes

15 minutes

5 hours

5 hours, 15 minutes

2 pounds small red bliss potatoes, cut into quarters

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 teaspoon paprika

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon butter, melted

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

In a large bowl, mix potatoes, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, pepper, butter and olive oil.

Place potatoes on a large sheet of aluminum foil.

Sprinkle cheese over potatoes.

Wrap potatoes and cheese in foil to make an open pouch.

Place foil pouch containing potatoes in a 6-quart slow cooker.

Set slow cooker to low and cook for 5 hours. Serve immediately.

Note: All slow cookers are a little bit different in temperature and calibration. This recipe was tested in Cooktop Cove's Test Kitchen using this slow cooker, which is available for purchase here.

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