Slow Cooker Amish-Style Creamed Baby Potatoes and Peas
This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish-style creamed peas and potatoes is a hands-off side dish that practically makes itself. Using a simple, farmhouse approach—baby potatoes and peas cooked gently in heavy cream with just a few pantry staples—you get a comforting, creamy dish every time.
The secret is pouring heavy cream directly over raw potatoes in the slow cooker—no pre-boiling, no roux, no fuss. As it simmers low and slow, the cream thickens slightly, potatoes become tender, and the peas stay sweet and bright. It’s a cozy, farmhouse-style side perfect for weeknights or Sunday dinners alike.
Serve alongside roast chicken, baked ham, meatloaf, or pork chops. Let the cream pool around the edges for extra richness, or pair with a crisp salad or roasted carrots. It also works beautifully as a holiday side next to turkey and stuffing, or under seared salmon or leftover pot roast where the sauce doubles as a gravy.
Slow Cooker Amish Creamed Peas & Potatoes 🥔🌿🥣
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Baby potatoes | 2 lbs | Scrubbed and whole (halve if large) |
| Heavy cream | 1½ cups | Rich base |
| Frozen peas | 1½ cups | No need to thaw |
| Kosher salt | 1 tsp | To taste |
| Black pepper | ½ tsp | Freshly ground |
Directions
- Prep slow cooker
Lightly grease the insert with oil or nonstick spray. - Layer potatoes
Place raw baby potatoes in the bottom. Halve larger ones. - Season
Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over potatoes. - Add cream
Pour heavy cream over the potatoes to coat. - Add peas
Scatter frozen peas on top. Do not stir. - Cook
Cover and cook:
- LOW: 4–5 hours
- HIGH: 2–3 hours
Until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Finish
Gently stir potatoes, peas, and cream together. Adjust seasoning. - Optional thickening
Leave uncovered on WARM 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, for a slightly thicker sauce. - Serve
Spoon into a serving dish, letting cream coat each portion.
Variations & Tips
- Stir in 1–2 tbsp butter at the end for extra richness.
- For thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold cream and stir in during the last 30 minutes on HIGH.
- Add a sprinkle of dried minced onion with salt and pepper for gentle onion flavor.
- Finish with fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color.
- Swap half the cream for milk for a lighter version.
- Fold in diced ham or crumbled bacon during the last 30 minutes for a heartier one-pot meal.
- If cream browns around the edges, stir halfway through and cook longer on LOW for a gentler simmer.
