My aunt brought these to Easter brunch and three people asked if they could take the leftovers home.
This Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Glazed Potatoes recipe transforms basic baby potatoes into a rich, comforting side dish. As they cook, the butter and brown sugar blend into a smooth, velvety glaze that wraps around each potato, soaking into the skins and caramelizing nicely. The end result is tender, buttery potatoes with a shiny, slightly sticky coating and a balanced mix of savory 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. Prepare the potatoes
Wash the potatoes and dry them well—this helps the glaze thicken as it cooks. Keep smaller potatoes whole and cut larger ones in half for even cooking.
2. Create the glaze
In a bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Place the potatoes in a lightly greased 4–6 quart slow cooker, pour the glaze over them, and toss until fully coated.
3. Cook slowly
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours. Stir once halfway through to prevent the glaze from settling and to ensure even coating.
4. Reduce and thicken
Once the potatoes are tender, crack the lid slightly and continue cooking on HIGH for 20–30 minutes. This helps excess moisture evaporate and thickens the glaze.
5. Final step and serve
Switch the slow cooker to WARM and give the potatoes a final gentle stir to coat them thoroughly in the glaze before serving.
