Savory Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes
These cozy and flavorful slow cooker potatoes are made with Lipton onion soup mix for an easy, comforting side dish that is perfect for weeknights, holidays, and meal prep.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or baby potatoes Choose for the best texture and flavor. Can also use red potatoes.
Fats
- 1/2 cup butter Can substitute with olive oil.
Flavorings
- 1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix Key ingredient for flavor.
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian.
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper Adjust to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and scrub the potatoes. Slice them into roughly 1/2-inch thick rounds or small chunks.
- Layer the potatoes into the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter (or measure your olive oil) and stir in the Lipton Onion Soup Mix, the broth, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture all over the potatoes.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for about 5–6 hours or on HIGH for about 3–3½ hours.
- Around the halfway mark, give everything a gentle stir if possible.
- Check the potatoes for tenderness close to the end of the cooking time.
- If potatoes seem dry, splash in an extra 1/4 cup of broth and let it cook for another 15 minutes.
Notes
These potatoes can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the slow cooker, microwave, or oven. Cut potatoes into smaller chunks for kids or make into potato cakes if desired.