French Onion Potatoes Slow Cooker. This easy slow cooker recipe with just 4 things makes yummy French onion potatoes. It’s perfect for busy nights. You get soft, buttery potatoes full of sweet onion taste, topped with gooey, golden cheese. Your home smells like a fancy restaurant!
Tender potato slices cook slow with onion mix and butter for deep, sweet flavor like caramelized onions. Layers of melty Gruyère cheese bubble on top. Only 4 ingredients, no fuss—ready in hours. Pairs great with meat or veggies. Family loves this cozy side that tastes like a fancy steakhouse dish.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
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3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into thin slices (about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick)
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2 packets (1 ounce each) dry French onion soup mix
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1/2 cup butter without salt, melted
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2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (about 8 ounces), save some for later
French Onion Potatoes: Directions
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Spray the inside of your 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. This stops sticking and makes cleaning simple.
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Wash the potatoes. Slice them thin, with skins on for more bite and less work. Dry them with a towel if too wet.
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In a bowl, mix the onion soup mix with melted butter. Stir well until smooth, no dry bits left. This makes a tasty onion sauce.
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Put a thin layer of potato slices on the bottom. Spoon some onion-butter mix over them and spread it around.
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Add a handful (about 1/2 cup) of cheese on top. This makes cheesy spots inside.
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Keep adding layers: potatoes, onion-butter, then a bit of cheese. Use up all potatoes and mix. Save 1 cup cheese for the top.
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Cover the top with the rest of the cheese. It will get golden and crisp on the edges.
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Put on the lid. Cook on LOW 5-6 hours or HIGH 2 1/2-3 hours. Potatoes should be soft when poked with a fork. Cheese edges look bubbly and brown.
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For extra brown top, take out the insert (if oven-safe). Broil in oven 3-5 minutes. Watch it close!
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Let it sit uncovered 10 minutes. The sauce gets thicker. Serve warm from the cooker. Great with steak, chicken, pork, salad, or bread.
My husband says these beat any restaurant side. They work for parties—keep on warm for guests to grab. Add parsley or chives for color.
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