Slow Cooker Foil-Wrapped Potato Bombs
Tender, buttery potatoes wrapped in foil and slow-cooked to perfection this easy side dish is pure comfort food magic.
If you’re looking for a set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker side dish, these foil-wrapped potato bombs deserve a permanent spot in your recipe rotation. Inspired by old-school campfire potatoes and baked potato traditions, this modern crockpot version delivers creamy baby potatoes with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Made with just 5 simple ingredients, these slow cooker potato packets cook gently in their own steam, soaking up butter and seasonings until every bite is soft, rich, and satisfying. Best of all, they free up valuable oven space making them ideal for weeknight dinners, holidays, BBQs, potlucks, and game days.
Stack them like bricks in your slow cooker, walk away, and come back to a side dish everyone will rave about.
Why You’ll Love These Slow Cooker Potato Bombs:
Only 5 ingredients
Hands-off slow cooker recipe
No oven required
Perfect for crowds & make-ahead meals
Customizable with endless seasoning options
Comfort food everyone loves
This is the kind of recipe that feels special but takes almost no effort.
Ingredients:
1½ lbs baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp dried seasoning blend (Italian seasoning, garlic herb, or Herbes de Provence)
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions:
Set your slow cooker to LOW while you prep. No liquid needed the potatoes will steam inside the foil packets.
Add baby potatoes to a large bowl. Toss with salt, pepper, and seasoning blend until evenly coated.
Scatter butter pieces over the potatoes and toss again so every packet gets a buttery finish.
Cut foil into 12×12-inch squares. Divide potatoes evenly, placing them in the center of each piece. Seal tightly into packets.
Place packets seam-side up in the slow cooker. Cover and cook:
LOW: 4–5 hours
HIGH: 2–3 hours
Until potatoes are fork-tender.
Carefully open packets (hot steam!). Serve directly or transfer to a bowl with the melted butter juices spooned over the top.
Variations & Flavor Boosters:
Garlic lover’s version: Add minced garlic or garlic powder
Smoky kick: Smoked paprika or chipotle powder
Cheesy surprise: Add a cube of cheddar or Gruyère inside each packet
Fresh herbs: Finish with rosemary, thyme, or parsley
Lighter option: Use olive oil and reduce butter
Veggie add-ins: Thin onions or bell peppers cook beautifully inside the packets
