Meet your new favorite side dish: tender, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes seasoned with Lipton’s iconic onion soup mix. Slow-cooked to perfection, these golden bites practically guarantee rave reviews at the dinner table. If you love the savory essence of onion and the simplicity of a one-pot recipe, this is the dish for you!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby yellow or red potatoes, rinsed and halved
- 1 (1-ounce) packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine), cut into small pieces
Instructions
Begin by preparing your potatoes. Choose either baby yellow or red varieties and give them a good rinse. Halve each one to keep the pieces bite-sized, ensuring they’ll cook evenly. Next, grab your slow cooker and coat the inside lightly with nonstick spray or a small drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
In a large bowl, toss the halved potatoes with the onion soup mix, olive oil, rosemary (if using), garlic powder, and a generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Make sure every piece is coated in that savory onion mixture—this will infuse the potatoes with deep flavor as they slow cook.
Tip the seasoned potatoes into your prepared slow cooker, spreading them out in an even layer. Distribute the small pieces of butter across the top so they’ll melt down and create a buttery gloss. Cover, set your slow cooker to low, and allow the potatoes to cook for about 4 to 5 hours (or on high for 2 to 3 hours). You’ll know they’re ready when they’re fork-tender and golden around the edges.
Right before serving, stir them gently in the slow cooker to coat them with any extra buttery sauce at the bottom. Sprinkle with a touch of fresh rosemary or parsley for a garnish that’s sure to impress.
Serve hot, and watch your family or guests swoon over every last bite.
These Golden Onion & Herb Slow Cooker Potatoes are a dream dish for busy weeknights or party prep. They suit just about everyone’s palate—kid-friendly, vegetarian, and easy to adapt if you need to swap in vegan butter. Whether you’re cooking for a holiday feast or a laid-back Sunday supper, trust these potatoes to deliver savory, low-effort satisfaction.
With a few simple tweaks—like adding a pinch of smoked paprika or a handful of grated cheese—you can tailor them to your personal preference and keep your meals fresh, fun, and delicious.
Nathaniel Lee is an avid cook, drawing on his decades of home cooking and fine dining experience. He is a contributing chef at Mashed, and his recipes and contributions have been featured in Tasting Table, Edible Arrangements, Insanely Good Recipes, and The Daily Meal.
