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A fully cooked baked potato split open placed on top of other foil wrapped potatoes in a crock pot.

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Crock Pot potatoes are a great alternative to heating up your house with the oven. 
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Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:6 hours
Total Time:6 hours 10 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 6 large russet potatoes
  • salt and pepper
  • cooking spray (sub: your preferred oil)

Instructions
 

  1. Spray potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper on all sides. Prick the potato a few times with a fork or paring knife on all sides.
  2. Wrap potatoes individually in aluminum foil and place in slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup water to the bottom, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, 6 to 7 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high. You'll know they are done when a fork easily pierces the potato and it gives when you squeeze it.
  3. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish and carefully remove foil (watch for steam). Serve with desired toppings like our Baked Potato Bar. 

Notes/Tips

  • Potatoes can be broiled or grilled for a few minutes at the end if you’d prefer crispier skin.
  • Not all slow cookers are created equally. Test for doneness before removing from slow cooker by giving them a squeeze or piercing with a fork. They should give easily. 
  • These can be left on the warm setting for a few hours once they are done cooking.
  • This recipe was tested with large potatoes. Adjust timing accordingly. 
  • Try making our Instant Pot Baked Potatoes or Air Fryer Baked Potatoes instead.
  • For lots of topping ideas, check out our Baked Potato Bar article.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 potato | Calories: 168 kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 38 g (13%) | Protein: 5 g (10%) | Fat: 0.2 g | Sodium: 11 mg | Fiber: 3 g (13%) | Sugar: 1 g (1%)
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Author: Polly Conner