Slow Cooker Onion Butter Potatoes

 This Slow Cooker Onion Butter Potatoes recipe is the ultimate easy comfort side dish — tender baby potatoes slow-cooked in rich, buttery goodness with sweet caramelized onions and savory seasoning. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep, your slow cooker does all the work, delivering melt-in-your-mouth potatoes that pair perfectly with chicken, steak, or holiday dinners. Cozy, flavorful, and completely effortless!

Ingredients

2 lbs 900g baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large

1 large onion thinly sliced

3 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces

3 cloves garlic minced

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp dried thyme or fresh sprigs

¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth optional, for extra flavor

Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

How To Make Slow Cooker Onion Butter Potatoes

Prep the Ingredients

Wash and halve the baby potatoes.

Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic.

Assemble in Slow Cooker

Place potatoes in the slow cooker.

Layer the onions on top, then sprinkle garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.

Dot the butter pieces evenly over the potatoes.

Pour in the broth, if using.

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.

Serve

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Serve as a comforting side with roasted meats or grilled vegetables.