Here’s a simple and flavorful way to make slow cooker potato chunks with butter and sliced onions — soft, savory, and perfect as a side dish:
Ingredients:
- 2–3 lbs (900–1350 g) potatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3–4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
- Optional: ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth for extra moisture
Instructions:
- Prep ingredients:
- Wash and cut potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Slice the onion.
- Layer in slow cooker:
- Place potato chunks in the slow cooker. Scatter sliced onions on top. Dot with butter and season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- If using broth, pour it in before cooking to keep potatoes extra moist.
- Optional finishing:
- For a golden, slightly crispy top, transfer potatoes to a baking sheet and broil for 5–7 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving.
This dish is very flexible — you can add carrots, bell peppers, or even a little cheese at the end for variation.
If you want, I can also give a super-easy 2-ingredient version that’s basically “buttered potatoes” and almost hands-off. Do you want me to do that?
