Here’s a simple and delicious way to make Slow Cooker Onion Butter Potatoes that are soft, flavorful, and buttery:
Ingredients
- 2 lbs small potatoes (red or baby potatoes work best), halved
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp chicken or vegetable broth (optional for extra moisture)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes
Wash and halve the potatoes. If they’re very small, leave them whole. - Layer ingredients in the slow cooker
- Place sliced onions at the bottom.
- Add potatoes on top.
- Sprinkle garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Dot the butter pieces over the potatoes.
- Add moisture (optional)
Pour 2–3 tbsp of broth over the potatoes to help them steam and absorb flavor. - Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender and buttery.
- Finish & serve
- Gently stir to coat potatoes with melted butter and onions.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
✅ Tips
- Red potatoes hold their shape well; Yukon Golds give a creamier texture.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of balsamic vinegar or sprinkle grated Parmesan before serving.
- These make a perfect side dish for chicken, beef, or roasted vegetables.
If you like, I can also give a shortcut version with pre-cooked baby potatoes that gets done in under 2 hours but still has that rich onion-butter flavor. Do you want me to do that?
