Set it, forget it, and come back to the creamiest, cheesiest potatoes you’ve ever made. Little Potatoes slow cook in a rich Parmesan and gouda sauce with garlic and herbs until they’re perfectly tender and coated in melty goodness. Ten minutes of prep is all it takes, then the slow cooker handles the rest while you get on with your day. It’s an ideal side for busy evenings, holiday dinners when oven space is precious, and potlucks where you want to show up with something everyone will talk about.
On-the-Go Tip
The slow cooker makes this a natural for potlucks and family gatherings, since it can travel right in the pot and switch to warm mode when you arrive. For busy activity nights, portion into lidded containers for a warm, comforting side that reheats in minutes between school pickup and practice drop-off. Pack a fork and these creamy potatoes make happy sideline eating on cooler evenings.
Kid-Friendly Tip
Kids can handle almost all of the prep here. Let them whisk the creamy sauce together, sprinkle in the shredded cheeses, and give everything a big stir in the slow cooker before the lid goes on. The mild, cheesy flavors make this an easy win with young eaters, and snipping the fresh chives with kitchen scissors at the end is a perfect job for little helpers. Checking on the potatoes at stir time is always an exciting peek.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Non-stick spray
- 1.5 lbs Little Potatoes (this recipe uses Little Duos™, but you can use any variety you like!)
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 tsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Gouda, shredded
- 2 to 3 Tbsp fresh chives, sliced
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Instructions
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Step 1
Grease a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker with non-stick spray. Place Little Potatoes in the slow cooker.
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Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cream, corn starch, garlic, parsley, thyme and salt until combined.
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Step 3
Stir in Parmesan and Gouda cheeses and pour over potatoes in slow cooker. Stir until potatoes are coated.
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Step 4
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, stirring every 1 1/2 to 2 hours to prevent burning. Stir in fresh chives and serve.
