Put potato chunks, butter, and sliced onions in the slow cooker and get a meal so delicious your family will be begging for more.

Slow cooker Irish potatoes are my weeknight answer to the kind of cozy, pub-style comfort you usually only get on a trip to Ireland or in a really good neighborhood bar. While there isn’t a single, official dish called “slow cooker Irish potatoes” in traditional Irish cooking, this recipe borrows from classic Irish flavors—think buttery potatoes, onions, a whisper of garlic, and plenty of fresh parsley—then lets the slow cooker do the work. It’s loosely inspired by colcannon and champ (two beloved Irish potato dishes), but streamlined for modern schedules. You get tender, creamy potatoes with minimal effort: no boiling, no fussing over a pot, and the house smells incredible for hours. It’s the kind of side that fits just as well with a Sunday roast as it does with simple grilled sausages or a pan-seared steak.

These slow cooker Irish potatoes are wonderfully versatile on the table. They’re a natural match for corned beef, pot roast, roast chicken, or pork loin—anything that gives you pan juices or gravy to spoon over the top. I like to pair them with a bright green vegetable to balance the richness: steamed green beans, roasted Brussels sprouts, or sautéed cabbage all work beautifully. For a more casual spread, serve them alongside grilled sausages or bangers, a simple green salad with a sharp vinaigrette, and some crusty bread to mop up any buttery goodness from the potatoes. If you’re leaning into an Irish-inspired menu, add braised cabbage, buttered peas, and a mustard-forward pan sauce, and you’ve got a complete, pub-worthy plate at home.