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Crock-Pot Breakfast Potatoes

These Crock-Pot Breakfast Potatoes are SO EASY! Tender potatoes and colorful peppers slow-cooked to smoky, savory perfection with minimal effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds red baby potatoes quartered
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter diced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Crock-Pot or Slow Cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Start by washing your baby potatoes thoroughly, then quarter them into even pieces to ensure they cook evenly. Dice the green and red bell peppers and the yellow onion into small, uniform pieces. Mince the garlic cloves finely to distribute their flavor throughout the dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the quartered potatoes, diced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture, then sprinkle in the seasoned salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and kosher salt to taste. Toss everything gently until the potatoes and veggies are evenly coated.
  3. Dice the unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the mix, giving it a final gentle toss. Transfer the entire mixture into your Crock-Pot, spreading it out evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
  4. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The potatoes should be fork-tender and infused with the smoky, savory flavors of the seasonings and vegetables.
  5. Once done, give the potatoes a gentle stir and taste for seasoning. Adjust with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot alongside your favorite breakfast mains or add a protein like Garlic Butter Pork Chops And Potatoes for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Quartering the baby potatoes rather than halving them gives a better texture—soft inside but still holding their shape.
  • Try other bell pepper colors like yellow or orange for sweeter notes and added color.
  • For extra crispiness, broil the cooked potatoes for 3-5 minutes before serving.
  • To keep it dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based butter or extra olive oil.
  • Reheat leftovers gently on stovetop or microwave, finishing under broiler for crispiness.