Cheesy Garlic Crock Pot Potatoes for Two
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These delicious Cheesy Garlic Crock Pot Potatoes for Two are a great side dish for a variety of main dishes.
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How to Make Cheesy Garlic Potatoes for Two in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here.
If you have not tried the original recipe because you do not need 6 servings, I have you covered with this Cheesy Garlic Crock Pot Potatoes for Two recipe. This recipe is a cinch to throw together, cooks up really fast and has incredible flavor. This recipe for two and the original recipe are both favorites in my house, and if you and your loved ones like garlic, cheese and potatoes, I bet it will be a favorite in your home as well.
We have had these potatoes many times. They go well with a wide variety of main dishes. From chicken to beef to pork, this side has gone great with so many different recipes. I would to hear what your favorite pairing is in the comments.
(Psst…if this recipe looks good to you, but you need more servings, you can find the original recipe here.)
What You Will Need for Cheesy Garlic Crock Pot Potatoes for Two
Ingredients Needed
- 2 medium size russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thick
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons onion, diced
- 1 scant cup Velveeta (or your favorite generic equivalent), cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Equipment Needed
- Vegetable peeler
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Small pot
- Colander
- Garlic press
- Measuring spoon
- Measuring cups
- Small heat safe bowl (small enough to fit in your slow cooker insert but big enough for all your ingredients to fit and be stirred)
- 3 Quart Slow Cooker or 4 Quart Slow Cooker
- Stirring spatula
- Oven mitt
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 50 minutes to 1 hour on low, stirring halfway through cooking time
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Cheesy Garlic Crock Pot Potatoes for Two
Ingredients
- 2 medium Russet Potatoes peeled and sliced thick
- 2 1/2 tablespoons onion diced
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup Velveeta cubed (a scant cup)
- 1/2 cup milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put your water on the stove to boil.
- Peel and slice potatoes.
- Dice your onion.
- Add potatoes and onion to boiling water and boil for approximately 7-8 minutes until potatoes are almost fork tender and drain.
- Mince your garlic.
- Put some water in the insert of your slow cooker, place a heat safe bowl in the insert and spray bowl lightly with cooking spray.
- Place your drained potatoes and onions in the bowl.
- Add your cubed cheese and garlic on top of the potatoes.
- Pour in your milk.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 50 minutes to 1 hour, stirring halfway through cooking time.
- Stir one more time at the end until well combined.
Notes
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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