These 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker International Bacon Day Potatoes are the kind of easy side dish that saves dinner on a busy weeknight. Using drained canned whole new potatoes keeps prep almost effortless, while bacon, butter, and simple seasonings turn them into a warm, savory crock pot side that feels a little special without adding extra work. It is a great recipe for cookouts, holiday spreads, or any meal when you want something cozy and crowd-pleasing with hardly any hands-on time.
Serve these potatoes alongside grilled chicken, burgers, pork chops, meatloaf, or a simple roasted turkey breast. They also fit right in at a brunch table with eggs and fruit, and they pair especially well with crisp green beans, a fresh side salad, or corn on the cob to balance the rich bacon flavor.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker International Bacon Day Potatoes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 cans whole new potatoes, drained (15 ounces each)
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (1 ounce)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or a little butter, then add the drained whole new potatoes in an even layer.
2. Drizzle the melted butter over the potatoes, then sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly across the top.
3. Add the crumbled bacon and gently stir everything just enough to coat the potatoes without breaking them apart too much.
4. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the potatoes are hot and have absorbed the flavors.
5. Sprinkle with chopped parsley just before serving, then transfer to a serving bowl or spoon directly from the slow cooker.
Variations & Tips
Cheesy version: Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar during the last 20 minutes of cooking for an even richer potato side dish.
Crispier bacon tip: Cook the bacon until very crisp before crumbling so it keeps more texture after warming in the slow cooker.
Herb swap: If you do not have parsley, try chopped chives or green onions on top for a fresh finish and a little extra color.
Make-ahead shortcut: Cook the bacon ahead of time and refrigerate it, then this recipe becomes a true dump-and-go side dish when you need dinner moving fast.
Serving tip: For the best texture, stir gently and only once or twice during cooking if needed, since canned new potatoes can break apart if handled too much.