Description
Enjoy these tender and flavorful slow cooker baby potatoes, perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, rosemary, and cooked low and slow to bring out rich, comforting flavors. An easy hands-off recipe that’s ideal for a simple side dish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 cups baby potatoes, halved or quartered (depending on size)
Seasonings & Extras
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Place the halved or quartered baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring an even layer for uniform cooking.
- Add Seasonings and Butter: Distribute the cubed unsalted butter evenly over the potatoes, then sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper to coat the potatoes thoroughly.
- Pour Broth: Carefully pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth or vegetable broth over the potatoes and seasonings to add moisture and flavor throughout the slow cooking.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker and cook the potatoes on low heat for 4 to 5 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Midway Stir: If possible, stir the potatoes halfway through the cooking time to ensure the seasonings and moisture are evenly distributed, promoting consistent flavor and texture.
- Final Touch: Once the potatoes are cooked through and tender, give them a final stir and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a fresh garnish if desired.
- Serve: Serve the potatoes warm as a delicious side dish and enjoy the comforting slow-cooked flavors.
Notes
- Halving or quartering the potatoes ensures even cooking and faster tenderness.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly.
- Stirring halfway is recommended but optional if you’re short on time.
- Fresh parsley as a garnish adds a bright flavor and a nice color contrast.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
