Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
Transform your weeknight dinners with these effortlessly perfect Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes—your new favorite set-it-and-forget-it recipe! Using just a handful of pantry staples like large Russet potatoes, olive oil, and kosher salt, this no-fuss method delivers tender, fluffy potatoes with a perfectly seasoned crust. Wrapped in aluminum foil and slow-cooked to perfection over several hours, the result is a comforting side dish or hearty base for any topping combo, from classic sour cream and cheese to bold bacon bits and chives. With minimal prep time and hands-off cooking, these slow cooker baked potatoes are an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to any meal. Perfect for busy days, potlucks, or cozy family dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 4 sheets Aluminum foil
Instructions
Wash and scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Pierce each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Rub each potato with a thin layer of olive oil, ensuring it's evenly coated.
Sprinkle kosher salt over the potatoes, coating them lightly for a flavorful crust.
Wrap each potato loosely in a sheet of aluminum foil, ensuring the foil is sealed but not too tight to allow heat circulation.
Place the wrapped potatoes in the slow cooker, arranging them so they sit in a single layer without overlapping.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, depending on the size of the potatoes. The potatoes are done when a fork slides easily into the flesh.
Once cooked, carefully remove the potatoes from the slow cooker using tongs or an oven mitt as they will be hot.
Unwrap the foil and serve the baked potatoes hot with your favorite toppings, such as butter, sour cream, chives, shredded cheese, or bacon bits.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1937 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.6 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 6722 mg | 143% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
