Pour condensed french onion soup over raw diced potatoes, paired with 3 more items, into slow cooker for a cozy supper that disappears faster than anything else

This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish-style French onion potatoes recipe is exactly the kind of cozy, no-fuss supper I lean on after a long workday. You literally pour condensed French onion soup over raw diced potatoes, add just three more simple ingredients, and let the slow cooker do its thing. The flavor is very much in that church-potluck, Amish-casserole lane: comforting, oniony, buttery, and a little bit rustic. It’s the kind of dish that quietly simmers away on the counter and somehow disappears faster than anything else on the table once everyone starts digging in.

Serve these French onion potatoes straight from the slow cooker with something simple and hearty: meatloaf, roasted or grilled chicken, pork chops, or smoked sausage are all perfect. A crisp green salad or steamed green beans balances the richness, and warm dinner rolls or buttered bread help soak up the extra oniony, buttery sauce at the bottom of the pot. If you’re feeding a crowd, pair this with another slow cooker main so everything stays warm and hands-off until you’re ready to eat.

Servings: 6

3 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled (optional) and diced into 1/2-inch cubes

Lightly grease a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or a little butter to help prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.