Description
These Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes are a delicious and effortless side dish featuring tender baby or Yukon Gold potatoes simmered with savory Lipton onion soup mix, broth, and butter. Perfect for busy days, this recipe yields a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth accompaniment with minimal prep and hands-off cooking in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2 pounds of baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes
Seasoning and Flavor
- 1 packet of Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 cup of beef broth or chicken broth
- ¼ cup of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Peel them if desired, though leaving the skin on adds texture and nutrients.
- Layer in slow cooker: Place the prepared potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Add seasoning: Sprinkle the Lipton onion soup mix evenly over the potatoes to distribute flavor.
- Pour broth: Pour 1 cup of beef or chicken broth over the potatoes and seasoning to add moisture and depth.
- Top with butter: Dot the top of the potatoes with small pieces of unsalted butter to enrich the dish as it cooks.
- Season and cook: Add salt and pepper to taste, cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Check tenderness and garnish: Test the potatoes for tenderness with a fork. Once done, garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Using baby potatoes keeps the dish intact; Yukon Gold potatoes can be peeled or unpeeled based on preference.
- The broth choice affects flavor — beef broth adds richness, while chicken broth offers a lighter taste.
- Butter can be substituted with olive oil for a healthier option.
- Adjust salt carefully as the Lipton onion soup mix contains some sodium.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model; check doneness before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American