Get ready for a life changing recipe. Yes, I said it… some might wonder why “baking” potatoes in the slow cooker would be life changing, but it is. If you are a potato lover you will rejoice by learning how easy it is to bake potatoes. No need to turn on the oven and let it heat up your home for hours. Or zap the tatters in the microwave. Just wash the baking potatoes and place them in your slow cooker.
It is honestly that easy. I’ve spent the past month trying different methods of baking potatoes in the slow cooker. I’ve tried wrapping them in foil and letting them cook. Verdict: the potatoes on the bottom were brown. I’ve tried coating them in butter and then sprinkling salt on the baking potatoes and then covering them in foil. Verdict: the potatoes were a little soggy because the salt brought out more water. I’ve tried cooking them as is “naked”. Verdict: I liked those the best. So that is what I’m teaching you how to do today. I used my KitchenAid 6 quart Slow Cooker. It can fit up to 12 Russet Burbank Potatoes or 6 of the XL baking potatoes. It’s a big slow cooker that is perfect for entertaining.
I don’t know about you, but there is nothing more that I love then a loaded baked potato. Bring on the toppings; butter, sour cream, shredded cheddar, freshly cooked diced bacon, and chives from the garden. That is a complete baked potato in my mind.
I also like warming up some broccoli and cheese and making a loaded broccoli and cheese potato. The sky is honestly the limit when it comes to baked potato toppings.
These are also great to serve grilled skirt steak or my favorite Sheet Pan Chicken and Squash Dinner
Are you entertaining or need to bring something to a pot luck? Make a baked potato bar and you’ll wow everyone. I can not wait to make these baked potatoes in the slow cooker this holiday season when I entertain all my family for Thanksgiving. I have multiple to feed people–not just on Thanksgiving day and I totally plan to do a baked potato bar one of the days. I know everyone will love it.
Plus, with any leftover baked potatoes I can turn them into breakfast potatoes the next day!
Ingredients
- 12 Russet Burbank Potatoes or 4 XL Baking Potatoes
- Slow Cooker
Toppings for Baked Potatoes:
- Butter
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Bacon
- Chives
Instructions
- Rinse the baking potatoes really well and then prick with a fork a few times.
- Place the baking potatoes in the slow cooker (DO NOT ADD WATER) and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Remove cooked baked potatoes from the slow cooker and prick with a fork to open. Fluff the inside of the potato with the tines of the fork, then place the toppings, one by one in the potato. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
*If you cook the baked potatoes for more than 10 hours the insides will begin to brown a little.
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Briley Armstrong
I always slow cook them with all of my toppings it’s delicious either way!
Carla
No way! I’m so doing this tomorrow…I love baked potatoes and *do not love* heating up the whole house! I’m pinning this too…in my (CarlaINHouston) Recipes to try and love board. Thanks for sharing!!
Katie
Thanks Carla. I hope you were able to make these–they are so good and easy!
Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil
These looks great!!! Can’t wait to try it!
Katie
Thanks Melissa–they are perfect for entertaining for a large crowd!
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)
One of my favorite quick and easy meals 🙂 I’ve never tried it in the slow cooker though!
Katie
Ashley–you’ll be making them all the time this way!!!
Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste
I never thought to do baked potatoes in the slow cooker! Can’t wait to try this!
Katie
Seriously Kelly, it will change your life!!!
MommyNamedApril
serious YUM. i love crockpotting potatoes 😀
Angie | Big Bears Wife
I love baked potatoes! Well really I love any type of potato! Never tried them this way, will have to give it a try. Love the potato bar idea!
Katie
Ha ha… me too–any way is fine by me. Try it the next time you have to entertain! So easy, Angie!!!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
WHOA. awesomeness
Karly
Love this! I hate heating up the house for potatoes, but you know…I need my potatoes. 🙂
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
Genius! I love a good baked potato and especially a loaded one. Trying this soonest!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
LOVE this idea Katie. So easy and they’ll stay warm and tasty till the rest of dinner is ready. Brilliant!