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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 or oil of choice (i.e. avocado oil, olive oil, vegetable 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