This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish creamed peas and potatoes is the kind of comforting side dish you can make almost without thinking. It leans on a simple Amish-style approach: fresh baby potatoes and peas simmered gently in heavy cream with just a few pantry staples.
The magic starts when you pour heavy cream over raw baby potatoes right in the slow cooker—no pre-boiling, no roux, no fuss. As it cooks low and slow, the cream thickens slightly, the potatoes turn tender, and the peas stay sweet and bright. The result is a cozy, farmhouse-style side that feels just as right on a busy weeknight as it does on a Sunday dinner table.
Serve alongside roast chicken, baked ham, meatloaf, or pork chops. Spoon into shallow bowls so the cream pools around the edges, then add a crisp salad or roasted carrots for contrast. It also shines as a holiday side next to turkey and stuffing, or as a comforting base under seared salmon or leftover pot roast, where the sauce doubles as gravy.
Slow Cooker Amish Creamed Peas & Potatoes 🥔🌿🥣
Ingredients
Ingredient Amount Notes
Baby potatoes 2 lbs Scrubbed, whole (halve if larger)
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 insert with oil or spray.
Layer potatoes: Place raw baby potatoes in bottom. Halve larger ones.
Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over potatoes.
Add cream: Pour slowly over potatoes, coating lightly.
Add peas: Scatter frozen peas on top. Do not stir.
Cook: Cover and cook—LOW 4–5 hrs or HIGH 2–3 hrs—until potatoes are fork-tender.
Finish: Gently stir peas, potatoes, and cream together. Adjust seasoning.
Optional thickening: Let sit uncovered on WARM 10–15 min, stirring occasionally, for a slightly thicker sauce.
Serve: Spoon into serving dish, letting cream coat each portion.
Variations & Tips
Add 1–2 tbsp butter at the end for richer flavor.
For thicker gravy, whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch into 2 tbsp cold cream and stir in during last 30 min on HIGH.
Sprinkle dried minced onion with salt and pepper for gentle onion flavor.
Finish with fresh parsley or chives for brightness.
Swap half the cream for milk for a lighter version.
Fold in diced ham or crumbled bacon during last 30 min for a heartier one-bowl meal.
If cream browns at edges, stir halfway through and cook longer on LOW for gentler simmer.
