Slow Cooked Potatoes with Butter and Thyme

  4.8 – 8 reviews  • American
Level: Easy
Total: 5 hr 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 hr
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 3 ounces bacon (about 5 slices)
  2. 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  3. 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and quartered with skin
  4. 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  5. 2 dried bay leaves
  6. 5 black peppercorns, plus freshly ground for serving
  7. 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  8. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced

Instructions

  1. Line the bottom of the slow-cooker with bacon and toss half the thyme on top. Top with the potatoes, salt, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Pour the chicken broth over the potatoes and add water to cover the potatoes. Scatter the remaining thyme and the butter on top. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours, or until potatoes are fork tender. 
  2. Discard the bay leaves and peppercorns. Ladle into large shallow bowls and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 323
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Carbohydrates 42 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 9 g
Cholesterol 27 mg
Sodium 641 mg

Reviews

Paul Torres
12-25-23 These were over the top. Used bagged steam-able potatoes. What a beautiful impressive dish. Perfect for a Holiday meal.
Duane Hansen
This is a unique and delicious recipe. Loved it! ❤
Andrew Randall
I made these for dinner tonight and l loved them. They were really easy and tasty. Our family averaged out to giving this four stars. I would personally give it five though.
Joshua Ochoa
Absolutely delicious! So very easy to make, it’s my go-to recipe time and time again. Recommend low-sodium chicken broth, or omit the salt to keep the sodium levels in check. Definitely use thick cut bacon, it really boost the flavor and makes sure the pieces don’t disintegrate in the cooking process. PLUS, you can easily add boneless chicken thighs between the bacon and potatoes (if your cooker is large enough, don’t overcrowd! to make this a one pot wonder. Enjoy!
Laura Noble
This recipe was very simple and easy to make. It came out very juicy and fell apart.
Preston Ayers
Extra tips: Try using thick cut leaner bacon and chop it up. Can also be topped with green onions. Tastes better the day after.
Bradley Rosales
This was so easy to make and my family loved it! Made a lot!!
Brenda Thomas
This recipe was so easy. Gather the ingredients, chop, put in the slow cooker, set the timer & your done.

 

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