{"id":449,"date":"2026-06-22T02:33:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T02:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allrecipes.hopemakers.online\/?p=449"},"modified":"2026-06-22T02:33:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T02:33:44","slug":"slow-cooker-accordion-potatoes-with-garlic-parmesan-butter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/?p=449","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Accordion Potatoes With Garlic-Parmesan Butter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Accordion-cut (Hasselback-style) potatoes become tender inside while the ridges soak up buttery, garlicky flavor. In a slow cooker they won&#8217;t get as crisp as oven-roasted Hasselbacks, but they turn wonderfully soft and richly seasoned with almost no effort.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients (serves 4\u20136)<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Ingredient<\/th>\n<th>Amount<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Russet potatoes<\/td>\n<td>4 medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Butter, melted<\/td>\n<td>4 tablespoons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Garlic, minced<\/td>\n<td>3 cloves<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grated Parmesan cheese<\/td>\n<td>\u2153 cup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Smoked paprika (optional)<\/td>\n<td>1 teaspoon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Salt<\/td>\n<td>\u00be teaspoon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Black pepper<\/td>\n<td>\u00bd teaspoon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chopped parsley (optional)<\/td>\n<td>1\u20132 tablespoons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The \u201c3 secret ingredients\u201d<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Garlic<\/li>\n<li>Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>Smoked paprika<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These add savory depth, nuttiness, and a subtle smoky flavor that works especially well with russet potatoes.<\/p>\n<h3>How to cut accordion potatoes<\/h3>\n<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;5&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/Oc03esEr45HAGbgsKyO7iEzbps8m4WDYkQcQeTQRuFUe4CV5SS5d6B0M3tobm5tWRhdItx7u8SnO5dOlnfx9SByxIX05d3Rw9EBa9jxx4Rfzsnt7m04uxORy6DEDkVPvh7MdlX6bP_8olzKk9LxZSowNDjnOX3YXUG5CBWug_ih9kABDlCy7SFh0YVRx9QVQ?purpose=fullsize\" alt=\"Freshly baked hasselback potatoes with chive. Appetizing potato accordion baked in the oven.\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Scrub the potatoes and dry them well.<\/li>\n<li>Place a potato between two wooden spoons or chopsticks (this prevents cutting all the way through).<\/li>\n<li>Slice across the potato every \u215b\u2013\u00bc inch (3\u20136 mm), stopping when the knife hits the guides.<\/li>\n<li>Gently fan the slices open with your fingers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Slow cooker instructions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Mix the melted butter, garlic, Parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Brush or spoon the mixture over the potatoes, working some into the cuts.<\/li>\n<li>Lightly grease the slow cooker.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange the potatoes in a single layer if possible; slight overlap is fine.<\/li>\n<li>Cover and cook on LOW for 4\u20135 hours or HIGH for 2\u20133 hours, until a knife slides easily into the center.<\/li>\n<li>For extra color, sprinkle with a little more Parmesan and place under a broiler for 2\u20134 minutes after slow cooking (optional but highly recommended).<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with parsley and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For the best texture<\/p>\n<p>Slow cookers trap steam, so the potatoes become tender rather than crispy. If you want crisp edges like classic Hasselback potatoes, finish them in a hot oven or under the broiler for a few minutes after the slow-cooker stage.<\/p>\n<p>Serving ideas<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With grilled or roasted chicken<\/li>\n<li>Alongside pork chops or pulled pork<\/li>\n<li>Topped with sour cream and chives<\/li>\n<li>As a vegetarian main with a green salad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Storage<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.<\/li>\n<li>Reheat in a 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C) oven for 10\u201315 minutes to restore the best texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;3&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;4&#8243;] Accordion-cut (Hasselback-style) potatoes become tender inside while the ridges soak up buttery, garlicky flavor. 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