Description
This Crock Pot Baked Potatoes recipe provides a foolproof way to achieve perfectly tender and fluffy potatoes using your slow cooker. Wrapped in foil and seasoned simply with olive oil and kosher salt, these potatoes cook slowly to develop a deliciously soft texture without drying out. Ideal for a hands-off cooking approach, they can be topped with cheese, Greek yogurt, chives, and crispy bacon for a comforting and satisfying meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4–6 russet baking potatoes
Seasoning
- 2–3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (about 1/2 teaspoon per potato)
- 1–1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (about 1/4 teaspoon per potato)
Toppings (optional)
- Freshly grated cheese (such as extra sharp cheddar)
- Nonfat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Chopped chives
- Cooked and crumbled bacon
Other
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt, then dry them completely to ensure the foil wraps properly and the potatoes cook evenly without steaming.
- Wrap the potatoes: Tear off a piece of aluminum foil large enough to wrap each potato fully. Prick each potato several times all over with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Season and wrap: Place each potato in the center of its foil sheet, drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over the surface, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Rub the oil and salt evenly around the potato, then wrap it tightly with the foil.
- Cook in the slow cooker: Place the wrapped potatoes into your slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-10 hours until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Avoid overcooking to prevent sogginess.
- Serve: Carefully remove the hot potatoes from the slow cooker and unwrap them. Split open each potato and add your favorite toppings like freshly grated cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, chopped chives, and crispy bacon as desired.
Notes
- Be sure to prick the potatoes with a fork before cooking to prevent bursting.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size of the potatoes and the model of your slow cooker.
- If preferred, you can cook on low overnight for convenience.
- For a crispier skin, finish the potatoes under a broiler or in a hot oven for 5-10 minutes after slow cooking.
- This recipe is easily doubling or halving depending on your slow cooker size and needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock pot baked potatoes, slow cooker potatoes, easy baked potatoes, side dish, comfort food
