Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Whether you’re looking for a delicious side dish or an easy way to feed a crowd, Crock Pot Baked Potatoes are sure to be a family (and friend) favorite. Forget turning on the oven and use this easy method to make delicious potatoes, with only 3 ingredients!

I love the ease of this recipe, especially when putting together a potato bar with Bloody Mary Chili, Crock Pot Pulled Pork, and Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with loads of toppings. This is casual entertaining at its BEST!

Baked potatoes topped with sour cream cheese bacon bits and chives ontop of a nice blue plate.

Slow Cooker Potatoes: Comfort Food Perfection

We can all agree that potatoes are one of the most beloved comfort foods, regardless of season or occasion. There’s nothing like a warm bowl of my Crock Pot Potato Soup, and my family raves about my Stuffed Baked Potatoes. And, for an easy side for a weeknight meal, I always turn to Air Fryer Baked Potatoes.

While there are TONS of ways to cook potatoes, I rarely hear about people using their slow cookers. After some thought and planning, I decided to give this no-nonsense way of cooking potatoes a go. WOW! This is seriously one of the easiest ways to bake potatoes, and they are absolutely delicious.

This recipe is even easier with the right equipment! Discover my top slow cooker recommendations and make your cooking effortless.

Ingredients For The Easiest Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Potatoes salt aluminum foil and olive oil staged and ready to make baked potatoes.

4-6 russet baking potatoes (or however many will fit in your crock pot)
2-3 teaspoons olive oil (½ teaspoon per potato)
1-1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (¼ teaspoon per potato)
Aluminum foil (to wrap each potato individually)
Optional toppings (shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives)

What Are The Best Potatoes To Use For This Recipe?

I always use Russet potatoes for “baking” because they cook up nice and fluffy. If you want to use a different type of potato, I recommend using Yukon gold or yellow potatoes, which are just as yummy.

How To Make Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Baked potatoes wrapped in aluminum foil seasoned with salt and placed inside of a crock pot.

Prep your potatoes by washing and drying them. Prick the potato with a fork, place it in the center of the foil, drizzle with ½ teaspoon olive oil, and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
Rub the salt and oil over the surface of the potato, then wrap it tightly with the tin foil, and place it in your slow cooker.

Baked potatoes split in half wrapped in aluminum foil ready to be stuffed with sour cream bacon cheese and chives.

How Long To Cook Potatoes In The Crock Pot

Cook the potatoes on high for 4 to 5 hours or low heat for 8 to 10 hours, until soft and tender. Do not overcook, or the potatoes may become soggy. Test the potatoes with a fork or knife to ensure they are cooked to your desired level of tenderness.

To serve, remove and carefully unwrap (the potatoes will be hot). Cut a slit in each potato, serve with butter, salt and pepper, or make a loaded baked potato with toppings of your choice.

Questions And Answers About Slow Cooker Potatoes?

What size crockpot do I use?

I use a 6-quart or 8-quart crockpot which will hold anywhere from 4 to 8 potatoes, depending on their size.

Do I have to wrap the potatoes in foil?

You don’t have to, but I prefer it for this cooking method. Like oven-baked potatoes, aluminum foil can help transfer heat more quickly, leading to faster cooking times.

Do I need to poke holes in the potatoes before cooking?

Because a potato is composed mainly of water, poking them helps release steam, so as it cooks, it produces a fluffier, lighter texture.

Can I make this potato recipe ahead of time?

Yes. Cooked potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container and frozen for up to 3 months.

Can I use sweet potatoes instead of russet potatoes?

Yep, sweet potatoes turn out great! Once they are done, top them with butter, cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey.

Baked potatoes topped with sour cream cheese bacon bits and chives ontop of a nice blue plate with all the fixing surrounding it.

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How To Make The Best Baked Potato Bar

Warm potatoes: keep the potatoes warm by placing them in the crock pot and using the KEEP WARM setting.
Baked potato bar toppings: favorites like cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, sour cream, chopped chives, or green onions, are always yummy. But you can also think outside the box and consider providing steamed broccoli, cheese sauce, Pico de Gallo, award-winning Southern Soul Chili, olives, Shredded Mexican Beef, and/or Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce.
Serving made easy: position everything on your table, starting with the potatoes and the line of topping options, making sure everything has its own fork or spoon.

What to Serve with Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Take the baked potato bar route, and you’ve got yourself a complete meal but don’t stop there. Here are a few must-try ideas for serving these yummy spuds:

Easy Weeknight Dinners – Crock Pot Beef Roast, Marry Me Chicken, or Easy Marinated London Broil.
Sunday Supper – Balsamic Glazed Pork Roast, Crock Pot Chicken Thighs.
Holiday Celebrations – Brown Sugar Mustard Baked Ham, Simple Delicious Oven Roasted Turkey.

Baked potatoes topped with sour cream cheese bacon bits and chives on topo of a piece of aluminum foil.

More Delicious Potato Recipes To Try

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