{"id":1807,"date":"2026-02-14T22:57:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T22:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1807"},"modified":"2026-02-14T22:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T22:57:55","slug":"slow-cooker-buttered-potatoes-and-onions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/slow-cooker-buttered-potatoes-and-onions\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Buttered Potatoes and Onions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\u00a0Slow Cooker Buttered Potatoes and Onions<\/h1>\n<p>An incredibly easy, comforting dish made with simple ingredients. Tender potato chunks slowly cooked with butter and sweet sliced onions create a rich, flavorful side dish your family will ask for again and again!<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>3 lbs (1.5 kg) potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks<\/li>\n<li>4 tablespoons butter, melted<\/li>\n<li>1 large onion, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced (optional but recommended)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme or parsley work great)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup chicken broth or water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Optional for serving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shredded cheese<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley<\/li>\n<li>Cooked chicken or beef<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prep the Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p>Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Slice the onion thinly and mince the garlic if using.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Layer in the Slow Cooker<\/h3>\n<p>Lightly grease the bottom of your slow cooker with butter or cooking spray.<br \/>\nAdd a layer of potatoes, then some sliced onions and garlic.<br \/>\nSprinkle with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.<br \/>\nRepeat the layers until all ingredients are used.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Add Butter and Liquid<\/h3>\n<p>Pour the melted butter evenly over the potatoes.<br \/>\nAdd the chicken broth (or water) to help create steam and prevent sticking.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Cook<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cook on <strong>LOW<\/strong> for 6\u20137 hours<br \/>\nor<\/li>\n<li>Cook on <strong>HIGH<\/strong> for 3\u20134 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The potatoes should be fork-tender and infused with buttery onion flavor.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Optional Cheesy Finish<\/h2>\n<p>During the last 20 minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover until melted.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Serve as a side dish with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grilled chicken<\/li>\n<li>Roast beef<\/li>\n<li>Baked fish<\/li>\n<li>Or enjoy it on its own with a fresh green salad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips for Best Results<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>For crispy edges, transfer the cooked potatoes to a baking dish and broil for 5\u201310 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add sliced mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have a slow cooker, bake covered at 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C) for about 50\u201360 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Slow Cooker Buttered Potatoes and Onions An incredibly easy, comforting dish made with simple ingredients. 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