Foil Packet Party: Just 5 ingredients. Make mini foil-wrapped potatoes and stack them like bricks everyone will love what’s inside.

These Slow Cooker Foil-Wrapped Potato Packets are a brilliant side dish because they use the “steam-in-packet” method to infuse every baby potato with melted butter and herbs. Because the potatoes are sealed in foil, they don’t dry out or get mushy in the slow cooker; instead, they emerge perfectly tender and pre-seasoned. Serving them in individual packets makes for a fun, rustic presentation that keeps the potatoes piping hot until the moment they are eaten.

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Foil-Wrapped Potato Packets

Directions:

Step 1: Prep and Season: Rinse and dry 1 1/2 lbs of baby potatoes. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of your chosen seasoning blend. Ensure each potato is evenly coated so that every bite is flavorful.

Step 2: Add the Butter: Scatter the 4 tablespoons of butter pieces over the seasoned potatoes and toss again. The goal is to have the butter distributed so it’s ready to melt and baste the potatoes once they are divided into their individual portions.

Step 3: Build the “Packets”: Tear off 4 rectangles of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12×12 inches). Spoon about 1/4 of the potato mixture into the center of each sheet. Bring the sides of the foil up and crimp them tightly together to create a sealed environment that “won’t let steam escape.”

Step 4: Slow Cook: Place the packets seam-side up in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4/5 hours or on HIGH for 2/3 hours. The potatoes are done when they feel soft and tender when pierced through the foil with a fork.

Step 5: Steam Release and Serve: Carefully remove the packets from the slow cooker. Open the foil away from your face to avoid the hot steam. Pour the potatoes and the accumulated buttery juices into a bowl, or serve the “packets” directly onto plates for a fun individual experience that guests will love.