You’re going for comfort food gold! 🥔
Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes are an easy, savory, set-it-and-forget-it side dish. They’re buttery, flavorful, and pair well with everything from grilled meats to holiday roasts.
Here’s the simple, classic recipe:
🥔 Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes
🍽️ Serves: 6–8
🕒 Cook time: 4–5 hours on HIGH or 7–8 hours on LOW
🧂 Ingredients
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3 lbs (1.3 kg) potatoes, cut into 1- to 1½-inch chunks
(Yukon gold, red potatoes, or russets all work — no need to peel if skins are thin) -
1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) Lipton Onion Soup Mix
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¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil or melted butter
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Optional:
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
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🥣 Instructions
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Prep the potatoes:
Wash and cut potatoes into even-sized chunks (about 1½ inches for even cooking). -
Mix everything:
In a large bowl (or directly in the slow cooker), toss potatoes with the Lipton onion soup mix, olive oil or melted butter, and any optional seasonings. -
Slow cook:
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Pour into the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook:
🔥 High for 4–5 hours
💤 Low for 7–8 hours -
Stir once or twice if you’re around, but not required.
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Finish & serve:
Garnish with parsley or chives if desired. Serve hot!
🧀 Optional Add-Ins (Last 30 Minutes of Cooking)
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½–1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Cooked bacon bits or crumbled sausage
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A few tablespoons of sour cream stirred in for creamy texture
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Chopped green onions
🔁 Storage
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Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days
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Reheat in the microwave, oven, or skillet
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Not ideal for freezing — potatoes can get mealy
Would you like a sheet pan oven version of this dish or a creamier casserole-style twist using sour cream and cheese?