Slow Cooker Amish-Style Creamed Baby Potatoes and Peas
This easy slow cooker recipe for Amish-style creamed peas and potatoes is a low-effort side dish that comes together with minimal prep. With a simple, rustic method—baby potatoes and peas slowly cooked in rich cream and a few basic seasonings—you end up with a smooth, comforting dish every time.
The trick is adding the cream straight over uncooked potatoes in the slow cooker—no need to pre-cook or make a sauce separately. As it cooks gently, the cream thickens slightly, the potatoes turn tender, and the peas stay vibrant and naturally sweet. It’s a warm, homestyle side that works just as well for busy weeknights as it does for relaxed Sunday meals.
Pair it with roasted chicken, baked ham, meatloaf, or pork chops. Let the creamy sauce gather at the bottom for extra richness, or balance it with something fresh like a crisp salad or roasted vegetables. It also fits perfectly on a holiday table alongside turkey and stuffing, or even served under seared salmon or leftover roast, where the sauce doubles as a gravy.
Slow Cooker Amish Creamed Peas & Potatoes 🥔🌿🥣
Ingredients
- Baby potatoes – 2 lbs (cleaned; cut in half if large)
- Heavy cream – 1½ cups
- Frozen peas – 1½ cups (no thawing needed)
- Kosher salt – 1 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Black pepper – ½ tsp (freshly ground)
Instructions
1. Prepare the slow cooker
Lightly coat the insert with oil or nonstick spray.
2. Add potatoes
Place the raw baby potatoes in an even layer on the bottom.
3. Season
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the potatoes.
4. Pour cream
Add the heavy cream, making sure the potatoes are coated.
5. Add peas
Scatter the frozen peas over the top without mixing.
6. Cook
Cover and cook until potatoes are tender:
- LOW: 4–5 hours
- HIGH: 2–3 hours
7. Finish
Gently stir everything together and taste for seasoning.
8. Thicken (optional)
For a thicker consistency, leave uncovered on WARM for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Serve
Spoon into a dish, ensuring each serving is coated in the creamy sauce.
Tips & Variations
- Stir in 1–2 tablespoons of butter at the end for added richness.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold cream and add during the last 30 minutes on HIGH.
- Add dried minced onion with the seasoning for a subtle onion flavor.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.
- Replace part of the cream with milk for a lighter option.
- Mix in diced ham or crumbled bacon near the end for a more filling dish.
- If the cream starts to brown at the edges, give it a stir midway and continue cooking on LOW for a gentler result.
