Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, a classic mouth-watering combination. A great recipe for a side dish, to accompany any meal, especially a nice roasted chicken or a grilled steak. The recipe is very easy as well. All you have to do is toss all the ingredients into the slow cooker and the rest is done while you go about other things. Using a slow cooker is such a convenient way of preparing different recipes and a magnificent way to bring out flavors! Not to mention it will fill you house with a pleasing and scrumptious aroma while the food is cooking at those low temperatures for a long period of time.

Using a slow cooker is a simple way to prepare tender and juicy food since the container it cooks in really locks in all of the different flavours. It is a modernly convenient tool for busy schedules, because you prepare the food ahead of time, turn the slow cooker on, and then your dinner is ready just when you need it. You can have dinner ready as soon as you walk in the door from work or school. You don't have to worry too much about overcooking the food or burning it, because the slow cooker does all of the work for you. Anyone can create a delightful meal using a slow cooker. Don't lift the lid while the food is cooking, because it needs all of the steam it creates, so that the food can cook properly, and it works best if the pot is not more than half full. They also use less energy than hotter, faster cooking methods like a stove or an oven, even a microwave.

In this Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes recipe, you won't lose the nutritious vitamins and minerals from your potatoes and potatoes are full of health benefits! They contain potassium which reduces the risk of high blood pressure. They have several minerals in them such as magnesium, iron, zinc and calcium, all good for bone health. If you love exercise they are an excellent post workout meal. Carbohydrates help your muscles to recover after activity and potassium is essential for helping muscles contract. The potato originates from the Andes in South America and were brought to Europe by Spanish explorers. They ate them aboard the ships to ward off scurvy because they contain very high amounts of vitamin c.

All you have to do is put your little yellow potatoes into the crock pot, and add in your garlic, herbs, like parsley, oregano, dill and basil, some salt and pepper, olive oil and butter, and the final ingredient, parmesan cheese, which just kicks these little babies up a notch. You can cook the potatoes on low for four to five hours, or on high for two to three hours, depending on the amount of time you have. But when they are all done, they will smell and taste amazing! Try it out for yourself.

This recipe at 'Kusina Master Recipes' is a yummy and simple side dish to take advantage of all the nutritional value the potato has to offer. Enjoy!