Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Potatoes 

These Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Potatoes are the ultimate easy crockpot side dish for holidays, brunches, and family dinners. With just 3 simple ingredients, you get tender baby potatoes coated in a rich, buttery caramelized brown sugar glaze that tastes like a mix between candied sweet potatoes and roasted potatoes.

Perfect for Easter brunch, Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner, potlucks, and Sunday meals, this dump-and-go slow cooker recipe is always the first dish to disappear from the table.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Only 3 ingredients simple pantry staples
• Set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipe – no stovetop work needed
• Perfect holiday side dish great for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas
• Crowd-pleasing flavor sweet, buttery, and caramelized
• Minimal prep, maximum flavor ideal for busy days

Ingredients

• 3 pounds small baby potatoes (yellow or gold, washed and dried)
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Prepare the potatoes
   Wash and dry the baby potatoes thoroughly. Leave small ones whole and cut larger ones in half for even cooking.
2. Grease the slow cooker
   Lightly coat a 4–6 quart slow cooker with butter or nonstick spray.
3. Make the glaze
   In a bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
4. Combine everything
   Add potatoes to the slow cooker and pour the brown sugar mixture over them. Stir until evenly coated.
5. Slow cook
   Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours, stirring once halfway through.
6. Caramelize the glaze
   Remove lid slightly and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes to thicken the glaze and create a sticky caramel coating.
7. Serve
   Serve warm with extra glaze drizzled on top.

Serving Ideas

These sweet glazed slow cooker potatoes pair perfectly with:

• Roast chicken or turkey
• Scrambled eggs or breakfast casseroles
• Fresh green vegetables like asparagus or green beans

Variations & Tips

• Add 1/2 tsp salt for a sweet-salty caramel flavor
• Mix in cinnamon or pumpkin spice for a warm holiday twist
• Stir in vanilla extract after cooking for extra depth
• Top with pecans or walnuts for crunch
• Add heavy cream for a richer, creamier glaze
• Use dairy-free butter for a dairy-free version