Slow Cooker Lemon-Dill Cream Potatoes
These Slow Cooker Lemon-Dill Cream Potatoes are a rich, tangy, and ultra-creamy side dish made with simple pantry ingredients. Pee wee potatoes are slow-cooked in a luscious cream cheese, lemon, garlic, and dill sauce until perfectly tender and infused with flavor.
This is the perfect easy crockpot side dish for busy weeknights, holidays, or meal prep when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe (Benefits)
- Hands-off cooking: Just mix, pour, and let the slow cooker do the work
- Ultra creamy texture: Cream cheese creates a rich, velvety sauce
- Fresh & bright flavor: Lemon adds a refreshing, zesty balance
- Herb-packed: Dill and garlic give a bold, savory depth
- Versatile side dish: Pairs with chicken, fish, pork, or vegetarian meals
- Family-friendly comfort food: Simple flavors everyone enjoys
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pee wee potatoes, scrubbed and halved
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional but recommended)
- 1 ½ tsp dried dill
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the potatoes
Lightly grease your slow cooker. Add halved pee wee potatoes in an even layer.
2. Make the creamy lemon-dill sauce
In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, vegetable broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until mostly smooth.
3. Combine and coat
Pour the mixture evenly over the potatoes, making sure they are well coated.
4. Slow cook
- LOW: 4–5 hours
- HIGH: 2–3 hours
Cook until potatoes are fork-tender.
5. Finish the dish
Stir gently to coat potatoes in the creamy sauce. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken.
6. Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve warm.
Serving Ideas
These creamy lemon-dill potatoes pair perfectly with:
- Grilled or roasted chicken
- Baked salmon or white fish
- Seared tofu or roasted vegetables
- Fresh green salad or steamed green beans
Recipe Variations
- Add Dijon mustard for extra tang
- Stir in cooked chicken or white beans for a full meal
- Use Greek yogurt or sour cream for a lighter twist
- Add fresh dill at the end for stronger herb aroma
