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Baked Potatoes From The Crock Pot Recipe

Come home to perfectly baked potatoes every time with this effortless slow cooker recipe! Imagine: a complete, delicious meal – tender meat from one crock-pot and fluffy baked potatoes from another – all ready when you walk in the door. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, freeing up your oven and your time. Get ready to experience the ease and flavor of crock-pot baked potatoes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 245 mins
Calories 106.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.4 (82 Reviews)
Baked Potatoes From The Crock Pot 109

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Potatoes From The Crock Pot

  • 6 medium baking potatoes
  • Aluminum foil, as needed (optional)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Optional baked potato toppings (e.g., butter, cheese, sour cream, chives, bacon bits), as desired

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How to Make Baked Potatoes From The Crock Pot

  1. Wash and scrub 4-6 russet potatoes thoroughly.
  2. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  3. Place potatoes in a greased slow cooker (6-quart or larger).
  4. Add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the slow cooker to prevent sticking.
  5. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  6. Remove potatoes from slow cooker and let cool slightly.
  7. Top with your favorite baked potato toppings (butter, cheese, sour cream, chives, bacon bits, etc.).
  8. Enjoy your perfectly baked potatoes as a side dish or the star of a complete crock-pot meal!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g

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