These Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Potatoes are the ultimate easy comfort-food side dish. Tender baby potatoes are slowly cooked with buttery garlic, onion, and simple seasonings until they’re rich, flavorful, and practically melt-in-your-mouth. With just a few minutes of prep, the slow cooker does all the work!
🥔 Ingredients
2 lbs (900 g) baby potatoes, halved
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
👩🍳 Instructions
Prepare the potatoes: Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut any larger ones in half.
Make the garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Add to the slow cooker: Place the sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the potatoes on top.
Season: Pour the garlic butter mixture over the potatoes and toss gently until everything is well coated.
Add broth: Pour the broth around the potatoes.
Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Finish: Gently toss the potatoes with the buttery juices and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
⭐ Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Potatoes
Use baby Yukon Gold or baby red potatoes for the best texture.
Avoid cutting the potatoes too small, or they may become mushy.
For extra garlic flavor, add another 1–2 cloves during the last hour of cooking.
Want crispy edges? Transfer the cooked potatoes to a baking sheet and broil for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Add grated Parmesan at the end for an extra-rich version.
🍽️ What to Serve With
These potatoes are delicious alongside roast chicken, grilled steak, pork chops, meatloaf, or roasted vegetables. They also make an easy addition to a holiday dinner.
⏱️ Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4–5 hours on LOW
Total Time: About 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Category: Side Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Potatoes
