This Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Glazed Potatoes recipe turns simple baby potatoes into a rich, indulgent side dish. As they cook, the butter and brown sugar melt together into a silky glaze that coats each potato, soaking into the skins and caramelizing beautifully. The result is soft, buttery potatoes with a glossy, slightly sticky finish and a perfect balance of earthy and sweet flavors. Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Glazed Potatoes Ingredients 3 lbs baby potatoes (gold or yellow) 1 cup light brown sugar (packed) ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Instructions 1. Prep the potatoesRinse the potatoes and dry…
This Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Glazed Potatoes recipe turns simple baby potatoes into a rich, indulgent side dish. As they cook, the butter and brown sugar melt together into a silky glaze that coats each potato, soaking into the skins and caramelizing beautifully. The result is soft, buttery potatoes with a glossy, slightly sticky finish and a perfect balance of earthy and sweet flavors.
Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Glazed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 lbs baby potatoes (gold or yellow)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1. Prep the potatoes
Rinse the potatoes and dry them thoroughly—this helps the glaze thicken properly. Leave smaller potatoes whole, and cut any larger ones in half so they cook evenly.
2. Make the glaze
In a bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy. Place the potatoes in a lightly greased 4–6 quart slow cooker, pour the mixture over them, and toss until evenly coated.
3. Cook low and slow
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours. Stir once halfway through to keep the glaze from settling and to coat all the potatoes evenly.
4. Thicken the glaze
When the potatoes are fork-tender, slightly open the lid and cook on HIGH for another 20–30 minutes. This allows excess moisture to escape and helps the glaze become thicker and stickier.
5. Finish and serve
Turn the slow cooker to WARM and gently stir the potatoes one last time to coat them in the rich glaze before serving.
