Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

• 2½ pounds baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 packet Lipton Onion Soup & Dip Mix
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Optional Additions

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
• A pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons sour cream for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker

1. Lightly grease the inside of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a little olive oil or butter. This helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.

Step 2: Add the Potatoes

1. Place the prepared potatoes into the slow cooker and spread them into an even layer.
2. Add the sliced onions over the potatoes. Don’t worry if the onions seem like a lot—they will shrink considerably as they cook.

Step 3: Add the Seasoning

1. Sprinkle the Lipton Onion Soup & Dip Mix evenly over the potatoes and onions.
2. Add the garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, thyme, and parsley.
3. Because onion soup mix can already contain a good amount of salt, it’s best to wait before adding additional salt. You can taste and adjust near the end.

Step 4: Add Butter and Broth

1. Pour the melted butter and olive oil over everything.
2. Then slowly pour the broth around the potatoes.
3. The combination of butter, onions, and savory seasoning creates the delicious flavor that makes this recipe so comforting.

Step 5: Slow Cook

1. Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
2. Cook on LOW for approximately 5–7 hours , or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
3. You can also cook them on HIGH for approximately 2½–4 hours , depending on the size of your potato pieces and the heat of your slow cooker.
4. Try not to lift the lid too frequently because every time the lid is removed, heat escapes and cooking takes longer.

Step 6: Check for Tenderness

1. When the potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork, they’re ready.
2. Taste one carefully and adjust the seasoning if needed.
3. If you want slightly browned edges, transfer the cooked potatoes to a baking dish and place them under a hot broiler for a few minutes. Watch them closely until the edges become golden.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

1. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the potatoes just before serving.
2. For an extra-indulgent finish, add a little Parmesan or cheddar cheese while the potatoes are still hot and allow it to melt.