Out here in the country, a good potato supper has seen many of us through long days and tight grocery budgets. This slow cooker, foil-wrapped potato dinner is the kind of simple, four-ingredient meal our mothers and grandmothers leaned on when the fields needed tending and no one had time to fuss over the stove. You tuck whole raw potatoes into foil with a pat of butter, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and let the slow cooker do the quiet work while you go about your day. By suppertime, you’ve got tender, buttery potatoes that feel like the kind of food you’d find on a small-town church potluck table—humble, filling, and made with care. It’s the sort of recipe you reach for when you want something comforting and dependable, the way family recipes always used to be.
These slow cooker potatoes make a lovely, no-fuss centerpiece for a simple supper. Serve them split open and fluffed with a fork, with a little extra butter on top. They pair beautifully with something from the grill—burgers, brats, or a simple grilled chicken breast. A crisp green salad or a bowl of coleslaw adds a bit of freshness to balance the richness, and a side of green beans or sweet corn brings that classic Midwestern table feeling. If you’re feeding a crowd, set the potatoes out with a few toppings—shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped leftover ham—so everyone can dress up their own, just like a baked potato bar at a community supper.
Slow Cooker Foil-Wrapped Buttered Potatoes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
4 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and left whole
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 tablespoon per potato), cut into pieces
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Directions
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