Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Potatoes
This creamy garlic butter potato dish is the ultimate comfort food that practically cooks itself. With tender baby potatoes swimming in a rich, buttery sauce infused with fresh garlic, it’s the perfect side dish for any meal. Let your slow cooker do the work while you attend to other tasks.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add butter and minced garlic to your slow cooker and cook on high for 15 minutes until fragrant.
- Add halved baby potatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until potatoes are tender, stirring halfway through.
- In the last 30 minutes, stir in the heavy cream and frozen peas.
- Add Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, stir until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot.
Practical Tips
Tip 1: For extra creaminess, add an additional 1/4 cup of cream or use half and half instead of heavy cream. This makes the dish even more luxurious and indulgent.
Tip 2: Cut your baby potatoes into uniform sizes so they cook evenly throughout the cooking time. Smaller pieces will soften faster than larger ones.
Tip 3: Fresh minced garlic works best for this recipe, but if you’re short on time, you can use jarred minced garlic. Adjust the quantity slightly as jarred garlic can be more concentrated.
How to Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of broth or cream if the sauce has thickened too much. You can also freeze the dish for up to 2 months, though the cream-based sauce may separate slightly when thawed.
Common Questions
Can I use regular potatoes instead of baby potatoes? Yes, you can use regular potatoes, but cut them into smaller chunks about the size of baby potatoes so they cook in the same timeframe. Larger pieces will take longer to become tender.
Is it necessary to cook the garlic and butter first? Cooking them together for 15 minutes on high helps release the garlic’s flavor and infuses the butter, creating a more aromatic base. However, if you’re short on time, you can skip this step and add everything together, though the flavor won’t be quite as developed.
Can I make this dish dairy-free? You can substitute the butter with olive oil, the heavy cream with coconut milk or dairy-free cream, and skip the Parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative. The dish will taste different but still be delicious.