Slow Cooker Irish Potatoes
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Tender chunks of Yukon Gold potatoes, bathed in golden butter and kissed with sweet onions, garlic, and fresh parsley—slow-cooked until creamy, fragrant, and irresistibly comforting.
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This isn’t just a side dish. It’s pub-style Irish comfort food, reimagined for the modern slow cooker. No boiling, no stirring, no stress—just rustic simplicity that captures the soul of colcannon and champ while fitting seamlessly into your weeknight routine.
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Whether it’s corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day or grilled sausages on a Tuesday, these potatoes are the effortless, crowd-pleasing side that always steals the show.
🥔 Slow Cooker Irish Buttered Potatoes
🛒 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon Gold potatoes | 2.5 lbs | Scrubbed, cut into 1.5-inch chunks, skins on |
| Unsalted butter | ½ cup (1 stick) | Cut into small pieces |
| Yellow onion | 1 large | Thinly sliced |
| Garlic | 2 cloves | Minced |
| Whole milk or heavy cream | ½ cup | Use oat milk for dairy-free |
| Fresh parsley | ¼ cup | Finely chopped |
| Salt & black pepper | To taste | |
| Nutmeg (optional) | Pinch | Traditional Irish touch |
🌿 Dairy-free option: Use plant-based butter + full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream.
🕒 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Layer
- Place potato chunks in a 4–6 quart slow cooker.
- Scatter onions and garlic over the top.
- Dot evenly with butter pieces.
2. Cook Low & Slow
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3.5–4 hours.
- Potatoes should be fork-tender but not mushy.
3. Finish & Serve
- Stir in milk/cream, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mash lightly with a fork or masher for rustic texture (avoid overmixing).
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and sprinkle with extra parsley.
- Serve hot alongside your favorite mains.
✨ Creamy, buttery, and deeply comforting—these slow cooker potatoes bring Irish pub-style warmth straight to your table.
