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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

The crock pot takes all the guess work out of baked potatoes. Simply prep and wrap your potatoes, throw them in the crock pot, and they come out perfectly ready to be topped with all your favorite fixings!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 4-6 russet potatoes
  • 2-3 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp per potato
  • 1-1.5 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp per potato
  • aluminum foil
  • butter, cheese, chives, bacon, sour cream, salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the potatoes, then use a fork to poke the potatoes all over. 
  • Place each potato in the center of a piece of aluminum foil large enough to completely wrap the potato. 
  • Rub all sides of each potato with 1/2 tsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp kosher salt. 
  • Tightly wrap the foil around the potatoes and place them in a crock pot.
  • Cook on High for 4-5 hours or Low for 8-10 hours until soft. Be sure you do not overcook them. 
  • Once they're done remove from the crock pot and carefully take off the foil.
  • Cut each potato in half lengthwise and top with your choice of butter, cheese, chives, bacon, sour cream, salt and pepper, or any other favorite topping. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg