Name: Slow cooker chorizo loaded potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 300 min
Total time: 305 min
Ingredients: 500 g potatoes; 50 g chopped chorizo; 100 g cheddar cheese; Salt and pepper; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic granules or 3 garlic cloves

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These slow cooker chorizo loaded potatoes take just a few minutes to prepare, and then they cook themselves in the slow cooker.

A slow cooker helps make a really convenient dinner for my family. I have been branching out into side dishes recently, which is ideal when I have something that just cooks better in the oven or on the hob.

This slow cooker potato dish is ideal for serving alongside multiple dishes, or as a side dish for a BBQ.

If you’re looking for some inspiration for other slow cooker recipes then be sure to check out my Easy slow cooker recipes (UK recipes).

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Ingredients for slow cooker chorizo loaded potatoes:

500g potatoes

50g chopped chorizo

100g cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic granules or 3 garlic cloves

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Method for slow cooker chorizo loaded potatoes

Line the slow cooker with foil. Spray with spray oil.

Wash and chop potatoes. You want them to be around the size of new potatoes so they cook well.

Slow cooker chorizo loaded potatoes - The potatoes before dressing

Place the potatoes inside the slow cooker.

Slow cooker chorizo loaded potatoes - With the paprika added

Sprinkle over the salt & pepper, garlic granules/chopped cloves and chopped chorizo.

Mix if necessary to ensure the potatoes are evenly covered.

Slow cooker chorizo loaded potatoes - With the cheese added

Sprinkle over the cheddar cheese.

Cover the top with foil.

Cook on high for 5 hours.

Slow cooker chorizo loaded potatoes - A look at the finished dish

Enjoy!

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What potatoes should you use for these chorizo loaded potatoes?

Any potatoes work with this really! I find that a floury potato is a great option for slow cooker dishes.

Want to boost the cooking time slightly?

I’d suggest part boiling the potatoes for around 4-5 minutes in salted boiling water. This will help to reduce the cooking time a little.

Products I use when I make my slow cooker chorizo loaded potatoes:

*Crockpot Multi-Cooker

*Cheese Grater

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