🥔 Slow Cooker Amish Creamed Peas and Baby Potatoes
This dish is a classic comfort side from Amish cooking—creamy, buttery peas with tender baby potatoes, cooked slowly to perfection. Using a slow cooker makes it effortless and flavorful. 🌿✨
🧾 Ingredients
- 1½ lbs Baby Potatoes, halved
- 2 cups Frozen Peas
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (optional)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the slow cooker
- Lightly grease the slow cooker with butter or cooking spray.
2. Add vegetables
- Place baby potatoes at the bottom.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and frozen peas on top.
3. Add cream and butter
- Pour heavy cream over the vegetables.
- Dot with butter, and sprinkle salt, pepper, and thyme if using.
4. Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until potatoes are tender.
5. Stir and serve
- Gently stir to combine the creamy sauce with peas and potatoes.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Pairs beautifully with roast chicken or ham.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for color.
- For extra richness, stir in a little shredded cheddar before serving.
âś… Tip:
Using small, uniform baby potatoes ensures even cooking. The slow cooker develops a naturally sweet, creamy flavor that’s classic to Amish comfort food.
If you want, I can also share a shortcut 1-hour version on the stove that’s just as creamy and flavorful.
