Creamy 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Potatoes
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
These creamy slow cooker potatoes are the ultimate easy crockpot side dish for busy families and holiday meals. Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this recipe delivers rich, buttery flavor and a perfectly tender texture without any complicated steps.
Super easy “set-it-and-forget-it” recipe
Budget-friendly comfort food
Perfect for holidays, dinners, or meal prep
Naturally gluten-free side dish
No peeling required saves time!
Ingredients (Serves 6)
3 lbs russet potatoes, scrubbed and unpeeled, thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons salted butter, plus extra for greasing
How to Make Creamy Slow Cooker Potatoes
1. Prepare the slow cooker
Lightly grease your crockpot with butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
2. Slice the potatoes
Wash and thinly slice the russet potatoes (about 1/8–1/4 inch thick). Keeping the skin adds extra texture and nutrients.
3. Layer the potatoes
Arrange slices evenly in the slow cooker, slightly overlapping for even cooking.
4. Add cream & butter
Pour the heavy cream over the potatoes, then dot with butter pieces.
5. Cook low and slow
HIGH: 3–4 hours
LOW: 6–7 hours
Cook until potatoes are fork-tender and the sauce becomes rich and creamy.
6. Finish & serve
Let sit for 10–15 minutes on WARM to thicken. Serve directly from the slow cooker for a cozy, family-style dish.
Tips for the Best Crockpot Potatoes:
Slice evenly to ensure perfect texture
Don’t over-stir this keeps the potatoes from turning mushy
Let rest before serving for a thicker, creamier sauce
Use a mandoline for quick, uniform slices
Easy Variations:
Add shredded cheddar or Gruyère for cheesy slow cooker potatoes
Mix in thin onion slices for extra flavor
Sprinkle fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, chives) before serving
Swap half the cream with milk for a lighter version
What to Serve With
These creamy crockpot potatoes pair perfectly with:
Roasted chicken or turkey
Grilled steak or beef
Green beans, Brussels sprouts, or fresh salad
