Dump this bottled Italian dressing and only 2 more ingredients over potatoes in the slow cooker for a delicious side made for winter comfort meals.

Yes—it’s true! You can make incredibly flavorful, tender potatoes with just three ingredients:

Bottled Italian dressing
Potatoes
One more secret ingredient (hint: it’s already in your pantry!)

This hands-off slow cooker side is perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or cozy weeknights—and it pairs beautifully with meatloaf, roasted chicken, ham, or beef stew.

🥔 The 3-Ingredient Magic

Ingredient	Why It Works
2–3 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered	Naturally buttery and hold shape well
1 cup bottled Italian dressing (regular, not “light”)	Provides acidity, herbs, garlic, and oil to flavor and soften potatoes
1 packet (1 oz) dry Italian dressing mix	Deepens flavor, adds extra herbs, garlic, and a touch of umami

💡 Why the dry mix? It contains dehydrated herbs, onion, garlic, and spices that intensify as they cook—giving you restaurant-level flavor with zero effort.