How long does it take for potatoes to get soft in a crockpot on high?

To a 6-quart slow cooker, add the potatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt, stirring to combine. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 3 to 4 hours on high, or 5 to 6 hours on low.

What if my ham is too big for my slow cooker?

If the ham is too tall to fit completely inside, make a tinfoil hat for it by layering a couple of pieces of tinfoil across the top of your slow cooker and crimping around the edges to completely cover . Lay a dish towel on top of the foil to help keep it weighed down and prevent heat from escaping.

When should I add potatoes to slow cooker?

Tender vegetables such as zucchini and beans can be added to your dish in last ¾ - 1 hour of cooking when cooking on High, or 2 hours if cooking on Low. Hard, starchy vegetables like potato and carrots are best added around 3 hours before the meal is done if cooking on High, and 4 hours on Low .

Why are my potatoes still hard after cooking in the crockpot?

Insufficient Liquid : If there wasn't enough liquid in the crockpot, it could have caused uneven cooking. Potatoes need to be fully submerged in liquid to cook evenly. Old Potatoes: Very old or stored potatoes can become starchy and may not soften as well during cooking. It's best to use fresh, firm potatoes.

Does ham get more tender the longer you cook it?

That's for an eight to 10-pound bone-in ham. Editor's Tip: For a fall-apart tender ham, let it cook longer; 10 to 12 hours on low.

Does ham need to be submerged in slow cooker?

Pour in the cola, and make sure the ham joint is submerged in the liquid . Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours on medium/high. I find that 5 hours is enough in my slow cooker. You want the gammon joint to be cooked through and tender but still retain its shape.

Can you use foil instead of a lid on a crockpot?

If you cannot replace a lost or broken crockpot cover, and don't have the funds to buy a new [or used] crockpot, you can use aluminum foil to cover the top . Make sure that you pierce the foil to allow for expansion of the liquid in the ingredients and broth.

How do you soften potatoes in a slow cooker?

Transfer the potatoes to the slow cooker (I use a 4.5-quart Crock Pot for reference). Toss with olive oil and seasonings. Cook until fork-tender, about 2 to 3 hours on high or 4 to 6 hours on low .

How long does it take vegetables to soften in a slow cooker on high?

Cook covered on high for about 2-4 hours, or whenever the veggies are tender. Check out more vegetarian recipes you can throw in your slow cooker.

Will potatoes go soggy in slow cooker?

Yes, it is possible to overcook potatoes in a crockpot. Potatoes can become mushy and lose their shape if cooked for too long . It's recommended to keep an eye on the cooking time and check for tenderness periodically. Once they are fork-tender, it's best to remove them from the crockpot to avoid overcooking.

Why are my potatoes still hard after an hour?

If your baked potato is still hard after an hour, it may not have been cooked long enough . Baked potatoes typically require longer cooking times at higher temperatures to ensure they are soft and fully cooked.

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September 16, 2015 By Aunt Lou 20 Comments

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Do you love creamy and delicious potatoes? How about a simple recipe? Well, then I have youcovered with this awesome Crock Pot Ham and Ranch Potatoes fromGooseberry Patch’s303 Simple & Satisfying Recipes.

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CROCK POT HAM AND RANCH POTATOES RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS FOR CROCK POT HAM AND RANCH POTATOES RECIPE

2 lbs redskin potatoes, peeled and quartered
8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1 oz pkg ranch salad dressing mix
10.75 oz can cream of potato soup
16 oz pkg cooked ham, diced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

HOW TO MAKE HAM AND RANCH POTATOES IN A CROCK POT

Spray your crock pot with cooking spray
Put your potatoes in your crock pot
Mix together your cream cheese, dressing mix and soup really well
Put your cream cheese mixture on top of your potatoes
Cover and cook on low for 6.5 hours
Add your ham and stir
Sprinkle your cheese on top
Add salt and pepper to taste
Cover and cook until your cheese melts (approx 15-30 mins)

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Crock Pot Ham and Ranch Potatoes Notes

For these awesome Crock Pot Ham & Ranch Potatoes were whipped up in my6 Quart Crock Pot with Ceramic Coated Pot, aka Cera. She did a great job with them and clean up was a breeze!
As with any of our recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline and shouldalways be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.

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Crock Pot Ham & Ranch Potatoes

A delicious side your family will ask for again and again!

4.93 from 14 votes

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Course: Side

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 7 hours hours

Total Time: 7 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 467kcal

Author: Aunt Lou

Ingredients

2 lbs redskin potatoes peeled and quartered
8 oz pkg cream cheese softened
1 oz pkg ranch salad dressing mix
10.75 oz can cream of potato soup
16 oz pkg cooked ham diced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Spray your crock pot with cooking spray
Put your potatoes in your crock pot
Mix together your cream cheese, dressing mix and soup really well
Put your cream cheese mixture on top of your potatoes
Cover and cook on low for 6.5 hours
Add your ham and stir
Sprinkle your cheese on top
Add salt and pepper to taste
Cover and cook until your cheese melts (approx 15-30 mins)

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Kimberly says
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January 30, 2023 at 7:52 pm

I am wondering if I could substitute 10oz of homemade potato soup instead of canned, Would that also work? There always seems to be just that bit of soup left in the pot when we make it and this would be a great way to use it up.
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- Aunt Lou says
  February 10, 2023 at 6:22 pm
  
  I haven’t ever tried this recipe with homemade potato soup, but I love that idea. I think it would work. If you give a try, let me know how it goes!
Amber says
February 16, 2021 at 8:51 pm

Hi, would you happen to have the nutrition facts/calories?
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- Aunt Lou says
  February 23, 2021 at 1:08 pm
  
  I have updated this recipe with the nutrition counts. However, we encourage our readers to do calculations based on the specific ingredients they use.
Sally says
July 25, 2019 at 10:50 pm

I made this tonight. It only took about 4 hours for the potatoes to cook on low in my Westbend crock pot. It also has a warm setting, so I kept it on that after about 4.5 hrs. I added a shot of half n half, the ham, some garlic salt, black pepper and a little onion powder.Shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top and real bacon bits about 30 mins before serving. It was good. I think it also might have been good with Russet potatoes.?? I don’t know. Thanks for sharing! My husband liked it best! 🙂
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- Aunt Lou says
  July 29, 2019 at 4:00 pm
  
  Thank you for letting us know that you liked our recipe! I haven’t tried this recipe using Russet potatoes, the cooking time will probably need to be longer as Russets are a harder potato. If you give it a try with Russets, let me know how it goes!
  ~Aunt Lou
Kate says
March 8, 2018 at 8:58 pm

I made the ham and ranch potatos. I used “Condensed Cream of mushroom soup with roasted garlic.” I also added minced red onion and minced garlic. Then I topped it with real bacon bits. I needed to add milk at the end as well because mine was really thick. It was amazing and extra creamy adding the milk. Everything else was the same. Thanks!
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Sara says
April 15, 2017 at 11:14 am

I love this recipe it turned out absoulelty delicious! Mine also cooked much faster however I was home and able to turn it to warm until dinner.
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- Aunt Lou says
  April 18, 2017 at 1:13 pm
  
  Hi Sara!
  Awesome! I am so glad you were home to be able to watch it. Make sure you write down the timing for you specific slow cooker on your recipe. Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it! It always brightens my day to hear that one of our readers loves a recipe I shared!
  Aunt Lou
Kristin says
March 21, 2017 at 6:38 pm

Made this for the first time today, followed instructions but, when I got home and checked(it had been approximately 5 1/2 hours) found it burned. Now the house smells great but I’ve no dinner. Greatly disappointed, my crock pot is a 5 quart size and “not malfunctioning” so all should have been fine. Maybe will try your recipe again when I’m not so frustrated/angry.
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- Cris says
  March 21, 2017 at 6:48 pm
  
  Hi Kristin-
  I hate that the recipe cooked faster in your slow cooker than it did ours. I know that can be very frustrating. That is why we say in the post “All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline and should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.” We test every recipe on our site in our slow cookers but unfortunately we cannot predict exactly how your unit’s make/model/year will perform.
Dianna says
September 29, 2015 at 3:09 pm

Is this like a thick potato soup or mashed potatoes? If you hate cream cheese is there anything you could substitute (maybe heavy cream)?
Looks yummy for an Autumn day!
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- Aunt Lou says
  September 29, 2015 at 7:09 pm
  
  Hi Dianna!
  It isn’t like a soup or mashed potatoes, it is a creamy, cheesy potato recipe where the potatoes are not mashed. As for the cream cheese, the potatoes don’t taste like cream cheese. Since I haven’t tried it with an alternative, I can’t recommend one. If you try something else and it works let us know! Enjoy!
  Aunt Lou
- Pat says
  September 30, 2015 at 4:53 pm
  
  Hi! I have just added the ham & cheese to this and it seems really dry. I followed the recipe exactly. The recipe called for just the can of soup-I didn’t prepare it as the soup can directions. Is that where I goofed?
  I’m wondering if I should add some milk so I have more sauce. I tasted the potatoes before adding the ham & they were YUMMY!
  Hope you see this soon as it will be ready shortly….
  THANKS in advance!
  Pat
- Aunt Lou says
  September 30, 2015 at 5:10 pm
  
  Hi Pat!
  You did the soup right, it is just the condensed version. Did you use cream cheese too? If so, I am not sure why they would be dry. I haven’t tried it with adding milk, but it might work. I would recommend adding a very little amount at a time so that you don’t make it too soupy. Enjoy!
  Aunt Lou
Denise says
September 26, 2015 at 1:05 pm

For you
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Kay | Cooking with K says
September 25, 2015 at 4:42 pm

I am can’t wait to try this. And I just bought the crockpot you featured it with. I have really been needing another crockpot.
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Sylvia Seidenglanz says
September 16, 2015 at 1:57 pm

I have not tried this recipe, but it looks and sounds delicious, and I will make it very soon.
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