Description
Savory slow cooker potatoes bring comfort and ease to dinner tables with minimal prep. Creamy, herbed spuds melt in your mouth, promising a delightful side dish that connects families around warm, satisfying meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet Lipton Onion Soup mix
- 1/3 cup (5 tablespoons 1/3 teaspoons) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Preparation:
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by generously coating the interior with cooking spray or butter to ensure easy potato removal.
- Thoroughly cleanse potatoes, optionally peeling, then slice uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking throughout.
- Transfer potato slices into a spacious mixing vessel, drizzle with melted butter, and liberally sprinkle Lipton Onion Soup mix, ensuring complete flavor integration through gentle tossing.
- If desired, fold shredded cheddar cheese into the potato mixture, creating a creamy, rich coating.
- Methodically arrange seasoned potato slices inside the greased slow cooker, creating even layers for uniform heat distribution.
- Gently pour chicken broth or water over the layered potatoes, providing necessary moisture for steaming and preventing dryness.
- Secure the lid and initiate cooking process: low temperature for 5-6 hours or high temperature for 2-3 hours, depending on potato thickness and slow cooker specifications.
- Once potatoes reach tender consistency, sample and refine seasoning with salt and pepper to personal preference.
- Transfer to serving dish immediately, presenting warm and inviting potatoes as a delectable side dish.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or a slow cooker liner for easier cleanup and to stop potatoes from adhering to the sides.
- Cut potatoes to similar thickness ensuring even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Experiment with different cheese types like Gruyère, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Swap butter with olive oil for a lighter version or use dairy-free cheese alternatives for vegan requirements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 177 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg