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Slow Cooker Irish Potatoes

These slow cooker Irish potatoes are buttery, rustic, and deeply comforting. Slowly cooked with onions, garlic, and broth, then mashed with milk and sour cream, they deliver a cozy, farmhouse-style side dish perfect for family dinners or holiday tables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Holiday, Side Dish, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American Comfort, Irish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and chunked
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme optional
  • 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half, warmed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream optional
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Place sliced onion and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Add potatoes on top, then scatter butter pieces over everything.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour broth over the mixture.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until potatoes are very tender.
  • Switch to WARM. Add warmed milk and sour cream, then mash to desired consistency.
  • Adjust seasoning and texture with additional salt or milk if needed.
  • Stir in parsley, garnish with green onions, and serve warm.

Notes

For extra richness, use half-and-half instead of milk. Leave the potatoes slightly chunky for a rustic texture or mash longer for a smoother finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal
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