Foil Packet Party: Just 5 ingredients. Make mini foil-wrapped potatoes and stack them like bricks everyone will love what’s inside.
These Slow Cooker Foil-Wrapped Potato Packets are a simple, tasty side dish made using a gentle steaming method that cooks the potatoes just right. Wrapping them in foil locks in moisture, helping the butter and seasonings coat each piece evenly while keeping them soft and tender—not dry or mushy. Serving them in individual foil packets also adds a rustic, fun touch.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Foil-Wrapped Potato Packets
Main Components
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red) | 1 1/2 lbs |
| Unsalted butter, cut into pieces | 4 tablespoons |
Seasoning
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kosher salt | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
| Black pepper | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried seasoning blend (Italian, garlic-herb, etc.) | 1 teaspoon |
Directions
Step 1: Prepare and Season
Wash and dry the baby potatoes. Place them in a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, and your preferred seasoning blend until well coated.
Step 2: Add Butter
Add the butter pieces and mix again so they are evenly spread among the potatoes.
Step 3: Assemble Packets
Cut four sheets of heavy-duty foil (about 12×12 inches each). Divide the potato mixture evenly, placing it in the center of each sheet. Fold and seal the foil tightly to trap the steam.
Step 4: Cook
Arrange the packets seam-side up in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Step 5: Serve
Carefully remove the packets and open them away from your face to release steam safely. Serve in the foil packets or transfer the potatoes with their buttery juices to a serving dish.
