7+ potato recipes that you can make in a slow cooker for a super easy dinner

Potatoes are the one vegetable that can really bring a dish together, and they are probably one of the most important parts of a meal — especially a comfort meal. The other good thing about potatoes is that they cook up quite nicely in a slow cooker.

Here are 7+ recipes for potatoes that you can cook in a slow cooker. They're guaranteed to make any dinner a huge success. We’ve also included some very helpful video so that you can see these recipes take shape.

Slow cooker potatoes au gratin
When I first discovered potatoes au gratin, I didn’t even know how to pronounce it (many would argue I still don’t, but according to the internet, it’s “oh grah ton”). I was hooked on potatoes au gratin at first bite while dining at a French restaurant known for its home-style meals. Get the recipe here. Slow cooker honey mustard potatoes
Honey mustard sauce is one of my favorite dips for potatoes. In the recipe below, we cook the potatoes in whole-grain mustard and honey so they soak in all that goodness. This reminds me of potato wedges dunked in honey mustard sauce, but even better! Get the recipe here. Slow cooker cheesy bacon potatoes
Did you get stuck bringing a side dish to the next neighborhood get-together? Instead of tossing together a salad or the traditional green bean-casserole, try this simple recipe. Slow cooker potato, sausage and green bean casserole
No matter what the season, having a one-pot recipe is both a time and energy saver. This slow cooker recipe definitely fulfills both of those promises and requires almost no preparation whatsoever, so you can quickly pull together a hearty dinner featuring protein and vegetables. The key to making this one-pot meal work is choosing hearty, flavorful sausage.Slow cooker baked potato
Many people like cooking with a microwave oven because it's fast and easy to use, but others are wary of its safety or think food doesn't taste as good when prepared that way. We've found an alternative way to cook potatoes that requires minimal effort yet tastes phenomenal. Get the recipe here. Southern slow cooker scallop potatoes with ham
This recipe really lends itself to the slow cooker. It is easy to throw together, and when you come home at the end of the day all you really need to do is make a veggie or salad for dinner to be ready!Slow cooker meatloaf with potatoes
Ever met someone who didn't like meatloaf? Probably not many, right? A moist, meaty, savory loaf with a caramelized crust is hard to beat. But by the time you're back from work, it's often too late to fix this family classic for dinner. The best news ever for busy meatloaf-lovers is that you can make the perfect meatloaf in your slow cooker with potatoes to serve alongside it. Get the recipe here.