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Slow Cooker Irish Potatoes

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Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes cooked in a slow cooker with onions, garlic, and butter for a rich and flavorful side dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks Yukons hold shape and mash creamy
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth substitute all-vegetable for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half, warmed use warmed for smoother mashing
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional) for tang and extra creaminess
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and cut potatoes into roughly 1 1/2-inch chunks. Rinse under cold water and drain well to remove excess starch.
  2. Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Scatter the potato chunks on top.
  3. Scatter butter pieces over the potatoes. Sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, and dried thyme evenly.
  4. Pour the cup of broth over everything. It’s okay if the potatoes aren’t fully submerged.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are very tender and break apart with a fork.
Mashing
  1. Switch the slow cooker to WARM. Add warmed milk or half-and-half and the sour cream (if using). Mash to your preferred texture—smooth or a little chunky.
Finishing Touches
  1. Stir in chopped parsley. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If the mash is too thick, add more warm milk a tablespoon at a time.
  2. Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top just before serving and keep the slow cooker on WARM until ready.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

For dairy-free, swap butter for olive oil and use a creamy plant milk; omit sour cream or use a dairy-free alternative. Pairing these with something bready works great—try this slow cooker Irish soda bread for a St. Patrick’s Day-style meal.
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