Ranch Red Potatoes

The picture doesn't do them much justice, mostly because they really aren't that beautiful. With these potatoes it's all about the flavor and the crock pot low and slow!

Mike gave me this for Christmas...

I'm a HUGE crock pot fan anyways, but this book is amazing! Probably one of the best gifts because I like it, USE it, and everyone is eating dinner more regularly so it's a win, win, win.

This is the recipe for "Ranch Potatoes" from page 55

2 lb small red potatoes, quartered

1/4 C. butter

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 tsp. paprika

1 env. ranch dip mix

1 8-oz pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 C. milk

Potatoes and water in slow-cooker. Slice butter, sprinkle butter, salt, pepper, and paprika over potatoes.Cook on high 2-3 hours or low 5-6 hours. Mix together ranch dip mix, cream cheese, and milk until smooth. Pour over potatoes during last hour of cooking time.

After making this twice, I knew I needed to share it! I'm generous with the paprika and the longer these potatoes cook the better it seems. 3 hours high, then add the ranch mixture and let it go for another hour on high and then you can switch it to low and serve it whenever after that. They are the best "make ahead" potatoes so you can have that done and focus on everything else with the meal. Oh, and they make great leftovers for lunch the next day!

Try it, enjoy, and BUY this book! It's available at http://deseretbook.com/Slow-Cooker-Cookbook-Debbie-G-Harman/i/5051416, but you can find it at Deseret Book and other stores. I think Costco might have even had it here in Utah.