📝 Description
These slow cooker baked potatoes turn out soft and fluffy inside with perfectly tender skins. They’re ideal for meal prep, busy days, or when your oven is full. Just set it and forget it!
🛒 Ingredients
4–6 medium russet potatoes 🥔
2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for skin)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Aluminum foil (optional)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Potatoes
Wash potatoes thoroughly and scrub clean.
Pat dry.
Poke each potato 5–6 times with a fork (important for steam).
Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt (optional but adds flavor to skin).
2️⃣ Slow Cook
Place potatoes directly in the crock pot.
Cover with lid.
Cook on:
LOW: 7–8 hours
HIGH: 4–5 hours
3️⃣ Check for Doneness
Insert a fork or knife → it should slide in easily.
If still firm, cook an extra 30–60 minutes.
4️⃣ Serve
Slice open and fluff inside with a fork 🥔
Add butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon, or chives 🧈🧀🥓
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 4–8 hours (hands-free!)
Total: effortless comfort food 💯
🔥 Nutrition (Approx per potato)
Calories: 160 kcal
Protein: 4g
Carbs: 37g
Fat: 0g (before toppings 😄)
