Description
This recipe for Crock Pot Foil-Wrapped Potatoes offers an easy and flavorful way to cook tender and savory potatoes with minimal effort. Wrapped in aluminum foil and slow-cooked in a crock pot with a mixture of olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper, these potatoes become perfectly soft and infused with aromatic herbs, making them a great side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 6 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
Seasoning Mixture
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried rosemary (or fresh sprigs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Others
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt and debris. This ensures the skin is clean and ready for seasoning.
- Prick Potatoes: Use a fork to prick each potato several times. This allows steam to escape during cooking and helps the flavors penetrate.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful rub.
- Rub Potatoes: Evenly coat each potato with the seasoned olive oil mixture, making sure all sides are covered to enhance flavor.
- Wrap Potatoes: Wrap each potato tightly in aluminum foil, ensuring they are sealed completely for proper slow cooking.
- Arrange in Crock Pot: Place the foil-wrapped potatoes in the crock pot in a single layer to allow even cooking.
- Cook: Set the crock pot on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Carefully unwrap the potatoes and serve hot. Optionally, top with sour cream, cheese, or chives for added flavor.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for consistent cooking.
- Wrapping in foil helps retain moisture and infuse flavors.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your crock pot model.
- Leftover potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated in a conventional oven wrapped in foil.
- Adding fresh rosemary sprigs instead of dried can increase aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
