Summary:
Enjoy these tender slow cooker potatoes with Cajun seasoning, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes about 2 inches in diameter, quartered
- 7 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 sweet onion chopped
- 2 scallions sliced
- 1 tablespoon
olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon
dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
cayenne - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Optionally, place a slow cooker liner over the slow cooker for easy cleanup. - Add potatoes and olive oil to the slow cooker, tossing to coat. Add all seasonings and toss again.
- Add all other ingredients (bacon, cheddar, onion, and scallions) on top, stirring them in a bit, reserving some of the scallions.
- Cook on high until the potatoes are cooked through and tender, about 3-4 hours. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with remaining scallions.
NUTRITION
840 kcal/serving
I used baby red potatoes and quartered each of them. Baby gold potatoes would also work well. My potatoes were about 2 inches across; if you use smaller or larger potatoes, you’ll have to adjust your cooking time accordingly. My potatoes became very tender after about three to four hours of cooking on high. I made my own Cajun spice mix — pinches here and there of thyme, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne — you can do that as well, or buy pre-made store bought Cajun seasoning. Either way will work nicely here.
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NOTES & TIPS
I used baby red potatoes and quartered each of them. Baby gold potatoes would also work well. My potatoes were about 2 inches across; if you use smaller or larger potatoes, you’ll have to adjust your cooking time accordingly. My potatoes became very tender after about three to four hours of cooking on high. I made my own Cajun spice mix — pinches here and there of thyme, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne — you can do that as well, or buy pre-made store bought Cajun seasoning. Either way will work nicely here.
Can you make this in an instant pot?