1. Potato, Sausage, and Green Bean CasseroleNo 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.
Full Recipe: Potato, Sausage and Green Bean Casserole2. Hasselback PotatoesThese are so popular, and kids always love them! Crispy, crunchy and extremely tasty; Hasselback potatoes are fabulous with any main meal. But who knew you could make them in a slow cooker? Brilliantly convenient and a great option when you want to give a little midweek bling to sausages, chops or fish.
Full Recipe: Hasselback Potatoes3. Cheesy Bacon PotatoesDid 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 Cheesy Bacon Potatoes recipe. With a few simple ingredients and your trusty slow cooker, you'll have a side dish worthy of the main course title.
Full Recipe: Cheesy Bacon Potatoes4. Baked PotatoesMany 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 in that way. Luckily, we've found an alternative way to cook potatoes that requires minimal effort yet tastes phenomenal.
Full Recipe: Baked Potatoes5. Southern Scalloped Potatoes with HamThis 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 a salad for dinner to be ready!
Full Recipe: Southern Scalloped Potatoes with Ham6. Meatloaf with PotatoesEver met someone who didn't like meatloaf? Probably not many, right? And with good reason. 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. So here's the best news ever for busy meatloaf-lovers; here is where you learn to make the perfect meatloaf, in your slow cooker, with the potatoes to serve alongside it.
Full Recipe: Meatloaf with Potatoes7. Loaded Baked Potato SoupSummer is coming, but not quickly enough. Warm up with a bowl of rich and smooth loaded potato soup. Great on its own or paired with a sandwich, This recipe takes all the guesswork out of this classic recipe.
Full Recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Soup
