Holiday Weekend Hero: Just 5 ingredients. I make it when I want a savory dish handled hours ahead of the gathering.

This is my go-to holiday weekend hero: a 5-ingredient, slow cooker potato dish you can get completely handled hours before everyone shows up. Thin russet rounds are layered into cozy little disks, then slow-cooked until they’re deeply caramelized around the edges and bathed in a bubbling, savory, almost gelatinous glaze. It eats like a cross between scalloped potatoes and roasted potatoes, but with almost no babysitting. I started making these for potlucks and family gatherings when I needed something hearty and comforting that could stay warm in the slow cooker while I focused on the rest of the meal.

These savory potato disks are wonderful alongside roasted chicken, ham, or grilled sausages, and they hold their own next to a simple green salad or steamed green beans. I like to set the slow cooker on the buffet so people can lift the lid and scoop out a few steaming layers right onto their plates. They’re especially good with something bright and tangy on the side—like a crisp coleslaw, a cucumber salad, or just a squeeze of lemon over the top. Leftovers reheat well and make a cozy base for a fried egg the next morning.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Savory Russet Disks
Servings: 6

Ingredients
3 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)

Directions