Savory Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes Recipe
Savory Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes are a delicious and effortless side dish perfect for any meal. Tender baby or Yukon Gold potatoes are slow-cooked in a flavorful mixture of Lipton onion soup mix, broth, and butter, resulting in a rich, comforting dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to please.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes on low; 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes on high
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds of baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes
Seasoning & Liquids
- 1 packet of Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 cup of beef broth or chicken broth
Additional Ingredients
- ¼ cup of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash the potatoes thoroughly; peel if desired to your preference.
- Assemble in slow cooker: Place the washed potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker evenly.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle the Lipton onion soup mix evenly over the potatoes to infuse flavor.
- Add broth: Pour the beef or chicken broth over the potatoes and seasoning, ensuring coverage for even cooking.
- Top with butter: Dot the top with small pieces of unsalted butter for richness.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste according to your preference.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Finish and serve: Check for tenderness, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm as a hearty side dish.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of chicken broth.
- Feel free to add other herbs or spices such as thyme, rosemary, or garlic powder according to your taste.
- You can peel the potatoes if you prefer a smoother texture, but baby potatoes often work best unpeeled.
- To make this dish vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for the beef or chicken broth.
- You can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook in the slow cooker.
Keywords: Slow cooker potatoes, Lipton onion soup mix recipe, easy potato side dish, slow cooker side dish, savory potatoes, Yukon Gold potato recipe, baby potatoes, American cuisine, vegetarian potatoes
