Ah! You’re describing a slow-cooked potato dish with butter and onions—basically a comforting, simple side where potatoes absorb all the flavors from butter and onions as they cook low and slow. Here’s a solid recipe:
Slow Cooker Buttered Potato Chunks with Onions
Ingredients (4–6 servings)
- 2 lbs potatoes, cut into chunks (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 tbsp butter, cut into small pats
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes and onions
Wash and cut potatoes into roughly 1–2 inch chunks. Slice the onion into thin rings or half-moons. - Layer in slow cooker
Place half of the potatoes in the slow cooker, then half the onions. Dot with half the butter. Repeat with remaining potatoes, onions, and butter. - Season
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder over the top. - Cook
Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. - Finish & serve
Gently toss to coat potatoes in butter and onion juices. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm as a side dish.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of cream or a handful of shredded cheese in the last 30 minutes.
- You can also toss in some chopped bacon or herbs like rosemary or thyme.
- Using Yukon Gold potatoes gives a creamy texture; red potatoes hold shape nicely.
If you want, I can also give a crispy slow-cooked version where the potatoes get a golden buttered finish at the end in the oven—it’s a little like restaurant-style roasted potatoes. Do you want me to do that?
