Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Glazed Potatoes
Tender slow-cooked baby potatoes coated in a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze, creating a sweet and comforting side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (high) or 5-6 hours (low)
- Total Time: 3.5-4.5 hours (high) or 5.5-6.5 hours (low)
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 pounds small baby potatoes (gold or yellow), washed and dried
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: pinch of salt
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and dry the baby potatoes, cutting larger ones in half.
- Lightly grease the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Place potatoes in the slow cooker and pour the glaze over them.
- Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 5–6 hours.
- Stir halfway through cooking.
- Once tender, cook uncovered on high for 20–30 minutes to thicken glaze.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with salt or parsley.
Notes
- Stir gently to avoid breaking potatoes.
- Adjust sugar for less sweetness.
- Add spices like cinnamon for variation.
- Use plant-based butter for dairy-free version.
- Best served warm for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
