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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

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This Crock Pot Baked Potato Recipe allows you to effortlessly prepare perfectly tender and fluffy baked potatoes using your slow cooker. Wrapping each Russet potato in foil and slow cooking them ensures even cooking without heating up your kitchen. Ideal for busy days or meal prepping, these potatoes come out delicious every time with simple ingredients and minimal hands-on time.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 8 Russet Potatoes (all about the same size)

Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp Sea salt

Instructions

  1. Wash Potatoes: Wash the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt, especially since Russet potatoes tend to be quite dirty.
  2. Dry Potatoes: Pat each potato dry with a paper towel to ensure the skin gets crispy and the oil adheres properly.
  3. Poke Potatoes: Using a fork, poke each potato 3-4 times all over on every side to allow steam to escape during cooking.
  4. Oil and Salt: Brush the vegetable oil over the entire surface of each potato, then sprinkle sea salt evenly for flavor and texture.
  5. Wrap in Foil: Tightly wrap each potato individually in aluminum foil to retain moisture during slow cooking.
  6. Arrange in Crock Pot: Place the foil-wrapped potatoes in the crock pot in a single layer at the bottom, then stack additional layers on top if needed, making sure there’s enough room to close the lid securely.
  7. Cook Potatoes: Cook according to the number of potatoes and crock pot size:
    • For 6-8 potatoes: On low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 4 hours.
    • If the crock pot is full: On low heat for 10 hours or on high heat for 6 hours.

Notes

  • Make sure all potatoes are approximately the same size for even cooking.
  • The foil wrapping helps to keep the potatoes moist while cooking slowly.
  • If you prefer crispier skin, unwrap the foil in the last 15 minutes and cook uncovered.
  • Be cautious when removing potatoes as they will be hot and steamy inside.
  • You can add toppings such as butter, sour cream, cheese, or chives after cooking.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 to 10 hours depending on quantity and crock pot size
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/crock-pot-baked-potatoes-recipe/