Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 3–6 hrs | Serves: 4–6
Why you’ll love it:Â Hands-off cooking yields creamy, flavorful potatoes with zero babysitting.
Ingredients:
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Potatoes (2 lbs, baby or Yukon)
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Onion (1 medium, sliced)
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Butter (4 tbsp, melted)
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Olive oil (1 tbsp, optional)
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Garlic powder (1 tsp), Dried parsley (1 tsp), Salt (½ tsp), Pepper (¼ tsp)
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Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Method:
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Prep:Â Wash potatoes; cut larger ones into bite-size chunks.
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Coat:Â Whisk butter, oil, and spices in a bowl. Add potatoes and toss to coat evenly.
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Layer:Â Put sliced onions in the slow cooker bottom; top with seasoned potatoes.
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Cook: Cover and cook on LOW (5–6 hrs) or HIGH (2.5–3.5 hrs) until fork-tender.
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Serve:Â Stir gently, garnish, and enjoy.
Mix it up:Â Add parmesan, fresh thyme, bacon, or paprika for extra flair.
The Golden Rule: Don’t overfill the crockpot—leave room for heat to circulate.