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close up of slow cooker baked potatoes in a black crockpot with chives and sour cream on top

Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

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Yes, you can make perfect baked potatoes in the slow cooker! The easiest hands-off way to feed a crowd, create an effortless baked potato bar, or an easy side dish for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Includes 20 ideas for baked potato bar toppings, too!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword baked potato, baked potatoes, Crockpot, side dish, Slow Cooker
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 5 mins
Servings 6
Calories 189
Author Robyn Downs

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 medium Russet potatoes scrubbed and dried
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place the potatoes in a 6-quart slow cooker. Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and toss to evenly coat the potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-7, or until the potatoes are cooked through. Do not uncover during this time.
  • To serve, carefully remove each potato with tongs, slice in half and add any desired toppings you prefer.

Notes

Nutrition information calculated for 1 potato without toppings.
See above blog post for serving suggestions.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg