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Make a large batch of a delicious side dish with these amazing Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes. With only 4 ingredients and cooked low and slow, you come out with the perfect potato every time.

Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes on plates with toppings.

A slow cooker is a great option for more things than just dump-and-go meals, these Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes come out with amazing flavor, crispy skins, and you can dress them up to your liking.

I’m a slow cooker fanatic. Especially now that it has warmed up here in Florida and we really don’t want to have to turn on our ovens on in a hot summer day.

I love potatoes for weeknight dinners. They’re easy, tasty and filling. Crock pot potatoes are only more so! They’re also a great way to keep things cheap too.

These are a go-to pretty much all year round, but more so in the spring and summer months when we have less time on our hands and want to throw something together and forget it.

My favorite way to have a potato is probably with bacon and sour cream. I guess that’s the more traditional way, haha. How about you?

These can feed a crowd and they are the perfect way to go with large gatherings. Everyone can just grab their own potato out of the slow cooker and you can have all your potato toppings right there.

There is absolutely no reason not to make these delicious and easy Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes because they make the best main course or side dish for almost any meal.

Some of my other favorite slow cooker recipes that we have on our site include: Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches, Slow Cooker Beer Brats and Slow Cooker Ribs.

Overhead close up of Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes in foil with toppings.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

Minimal on-hand ingredients (like toppings of your choice) help these come together quickly.
These slow cooker potatoes make a nice large batch so you can serve a crowd or have some for later.
These are an easy side dish and can be dressed up however you like to serve your potatoes.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):

Russet potatoes
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Pepper

Ingredients needed to make Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes.

HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER BAKED POTATOES:

Rub potatoes well under cold water to clean. Pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel.
Place the potatoes on a sheet tray and pierce the skin with a fork.
Brush the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. I like to rub the salt and pepper into the skin to make sure it sticks.
Tear off pieces of foil and wrap the potatoes individually in foil.
Place them in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high 4-5 on high.
Unwrap or slice through the foil and add your favorite toppings.

WHAT POTATOES WORK BEST FOR THIS RECIPE?

Russet Potatoes are the go-to recipes for a lot of baked potato recipes, especially these crock pot baked potatoes.

This is the only kind that we use.

I do not recommend using any other potato for this.

You will not have the same outcome with small potatoes or medium potatoes as you will with the ones we use for this.

WHAT CAN I TOP THESE WITH?

This is a personal choice you can go the easy route and use just butter or sour cream or you can go all out and use toppings such as:

Cheese
Bacon
Sour cream
Scallions
Broccoli
Chili

However you want to serve them go for it, they are super tasty and the skins are even tastier so I highly recommend eating the whole potato, and the skins contain great vitamins as well.

Two plates of Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes on foil on plate toped.

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HOW DO I KNOW WHEN THESE ARE DONE?

To check to see if they are done, take a steak knife and insert it through the foil and center of one of the largest potatoes; if there is no resistance, they are ready.

ANY ADDITIONS?

You’d have to be a little bit crazy not to love baked potatoes. It’s always been one of my favorite side dishes.

Cheddar cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top for a cheesy twist.
Bacon bits: Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor and crunch.
Sour cream: A dollop of sour cream adds a creamy texture and rich flavor.
Green onion: Chopped green onions add a fresh, zesty flavor, perfect for garnishing.
Chili: Top with a spoonful of chili for a hearty, comforting meal.
Butter: Melted butter enhances the richness of the fluffy potatoes.
Chives: Fresh chives add a mild onion flavor, complementing the potato well.
Ranch dressing: Drizzle ranch dressing for a tangy addition to the traditional baked potato.
Pulled pork: Add some pulled pork for a loaded baked potato bar experience.
Broccoli: Steamed broccoli pairs well with melted cheddar cheese on top, adding a healthy touch.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

With an easy method like this, there isn’t much to swap. That’s the best part about it!

Sweet potatoes: Use sweet potatoes for a naturally sweet and nutritious option, perfect for those on a healthy eating plan.
Coconut oil: Replace olive oil with coconut oil for a slightly sweet and exotic taste, ideal for those with a special diet.
Sea salt: Use sea salt instead of kosher salt for a different texture and flavor, enhancing the overall taste.

HOW TO STORE:

Leftover potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator wrapped or in an airtight container where they will keep for up to 3 days.

To reheat, place into a hot oven until warmed through. You can also microwave until warm.

I would not place them back in the slow cooker to warm since they may overcook this way.

I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:

We like to use a medium/large potato for this recipe.
You can cook them on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
These are great for parties, leave them in the slow cooker and have all your toppings set out so people can serve as they please.
Top with any of your favorite toppings, see some of my suggestions above.
We only use russet potatoes for this recipe, I do not suggest using any other.

Fork holding up some of the Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

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Then you absolutely must try these Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes, life-saving!

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