Toss raw unpeeled whole russet potatoes in the slow cooker and 3 other ingredients to get a meal so delicious your family will be begging for more!

This 4-ingredient slow cooker flag day potatoes recipe is my kind of busy-day cooking: toss raw unpeeled whole russet potatoes into the slow cooker with just three pantry staples, flip it on, and come home to a cozy, buttery, herby potato side that tastes like you fussed.

I started making this on summer flag holidays when I didn’t want to turn on the oven, and it’s become a year-round staple for nights when work runs late but I still want something that feels like a real, from-scratch meal. The potatoes cook up tender and flavorful, and you can serve them as-is or smash them a bit right in the slow cooker for extra goodness.

Serve these slow cooker flag day potatoes straight from the crock with grilled chicken, burgers, or brats, plus a simple green salad or steamed veggies. They’re also great alongside meatloaf, roast beef, or pulled pork sandwiches.

Spoon some of the buttery garlic-herb mixture over the top of each potato, and if you want to dress things up, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of shredded cheese or chopped green onions at the table.

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Flag Day Potatoes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

3 pounds small to medium russet potatoes, raw, unpeeled, whole (about 8–10 potatoes, scrubbed well)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon table salt)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or granulated garlic)

Directions