Slow Cooker Onion Butter Potatoes is a comforting, savory side dish where potatoes are cooked low and slow with butter and onions, resulting in tender, flavorful potatoes that are perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
- Potatoes – Baby potatoes or diced Yukon Gold/Red potatoes work best.
- Onions – Sliced or diced; yellow or sweet onions add natural sweetness.
- Butter – Adds richness and helps the onions caramelize slightly.
- Garlic (optional) – Minced, for extra flavor.
- Herbs – Fresh or dried thyme, rosemary, or parsley.
- Salt & Pepper – To taste.
Basic Method
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and chop potatoes; slice onions; mince garlic if using.
- Layer in slow cooker: Place potatoes, onions, and butter in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Cook:
- Low setting: 4–5 hours
- High setting: 2–3 hours
Until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Finish & serve: Toss gently to coat in melted butter and onions. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Tips
- Even cooking: Cut potatoes into similar-sized pieces to ensure uniform tenderness.
- Extra flavor: Sauté onions and garlic briefly before adding to the slow cooker for a deeper, caramelized flavor.
- Add cheese: Stir in shredded cheese at the end for a creamy variation.
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