Description
Crockpot baked potatoes are a comforting dish that combines convenience with delicious flavor. With their creamy interiors and crispy skins, these potatoes cook effortlessly in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, they can be topped with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. Just set it and forget it while you enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the Russet potatoes thoroughly, then pat dry with a towel.
- Poke each potato several times with a fork to prevent steam buildup.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with sea salt and black pepper.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the crockpot, arranging them vertically if needed.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Check for doneness by inserting a fork; if it goes in easily, they are ready.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as butter, sour cream, cheese, or chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato (173g)
- Calories: 167
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg