You start with raw, skin-on russet potato halves right in the crock pot—no parboiling, no fuss—and add just four more pantry ingredients. By the time evening rolls around, you’ve got tender, buttery potatoes with edges kissed by garlic and herbs, and a creamy sauce in the bottom that tastes like you fussed all afternoon.

It’s simple, hearty Midwestern comfort, the kind of dish that has husbands wandering into the kitchen asking when supper will be ready and going back for seconds without a word.

These slow cooker potatoes are hearty enough to be the star alongside a simple protein: grilled pork chops, meatloaf, roast chicken, or even pan-fried ham steaks all work beautifully. Spoon some of the garlicky, herbed cream from the bottom of the crock over the potatoes and any meat on the plate.

Add a bright side—steamed green beans, a tossed salad, or buttered peas—to balance the richness. A basket of warm dinner rolls or cornbread is perfect for mopping up every last bit of sauce.

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Earth Week Potatoes

Servings: 4

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