Crock Pot Dijonnaise Potatoes Recipes

CROCK POT DIJONNAISE POTATOES

Steps:

• Stir together your mustard, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in your 2-3 quart crock pot (I used Dotty, my 2.5-quart polka dot crock pot)
• Add your potatoes and onion and stir
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours

DIJONNAISE™ POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine potatoes and onion in a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle garlic powder over mixture and add water. Cover bowl and heat in microwave on high until potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Combine butter and flour in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is the consistency of gravy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in Dijon-mayonnaise blend and mix well. Remove from heat and cover.
• Drain water from potatoes and pour gravy mixture over potatoes; stir to coat. Cover bowl and microwave on medium until flavors combine, 3 to 5 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CROCK POT LOADED POTATOES

Steps:

• Spray a 6-quart oval slow cooker with neutral nonstick cooking spray or line with nonstick foil.
• Layer half the potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with half the smoked paprika, salt, pepper and minced garlic.
• Top with half the shredded cheddar cheese, bacon and green onions. Repeat this process a second time. Note: bacon and green onions can be added to the top after potatoes have cooked rather than layering before cooking.
• Cover and cook on low until potatoes are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
• Serve with a drizzle of sour cream (or a side of ranch dressing) and more sliced green onions.

CROCKPOT AU GRATIN POTATOES

Steps:

• VERY generously spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray. I used a 6-quart slow cooker for the recipe. Note that smaller crockpots may not be able to cook through all the potatoes evenly so you will have to halve (or cut in thirds) this recipe.
• Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut into medium thick slices (see picture for general width). Measure the potatoes -- you should have about 5 cups total.
• Place a layer of potatoes at the bottom of the crockpot. Generously (or to your preference, but don't skimp on the salt or it will be more bland) sprinkle on seasoned salt and pepper. Layer another layer of potatoes and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Repeat this process until all the potatoes are layered in the crockpot.
• In a medium-sized pot over medium heat, add in the butter. Melt completely and then vigorously whisk in the flour until a thick dough forms. Whisk constantly for 1 minute. Add in the garlic and onion powder and continue to whisk.
• Very slowly add in the milk whisking as you add it. In between milk additions whisk the mixture and allow it to thicken.
• Once all the milk is added in and the mixture is completely smooth and thick, add in the sour cream. Whisk to add. Add in the freshly grated cheddar cheese and whisk until completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
• Add some more salt and pepper here if desired.
• Pour this cheese sauce evenly over the potatoes. Shake the slow cooker to get the creamy cheese sauce evenly throughout the crockpot. Do not stir it in.
• Place 3 paper towels on top of the crockpot (this will absorb lots of moisture and keep the potatoes crispier) and then place on the lid.
• Place on high (my experimentation with low heats were unsuccessful.) for 3-5 hours depending on the heat of your slow cooker. Slow cookers cook at different temperatures and speeds! Mine took just under 3 hours -- check frequently to avoid burning the edges or over cooking the potatoes so they are mushy.
• Halfway through the cooking time, change out the paper towels for fresh ones.
• Once the potatoes are tender and cooked through, remove the lid and garnish with fresh parsley or chives and additional seasoned salt and pepper. Allow to cook without the lid for 15-20 minutes to get a bit crisper on top if desired.
• This recipe is for classic au gratin potatoes -- feel free to add more toppings or seasonings as you enjoy your au gratin potatoes. Some ideas are to chop up an onion and add that in (I would sauté it in olive oil first), add some red pepper flakes for heat, some cooked and chopped bacon, paprika, more or different flavors of cheeses...