You’re about to create a fabulous baked potato masterpiece with a simple russet potato. Seriously, these are the crazy easy Crock Pot Baked Potatoes you need in your life. Dinner planning just got easy! Just toss them in your slow cooker, and walk away!
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Something extraordinary is about to happen… and it involves your slow cooker!
Caroline writes: “I will never cook potatoes any other way now!! They were amazing!!”
Believe me, this crock pot baked potatoes in foil recipe almost redefines easy… and simple… and frugal!
And when it comes to preparing potatoes, I think easy should be a requirement.
Don’t you?
After all, potatoes are one of the easiest Kid Friendly Vegetable Side Dishes to work with! They’re also one of the best Cheap Meals for Large Groups you can make!
So if you’ve been wondering how to make slow cooker baked potatoes, or how long to cook potatoes in the slow cooker, you need to give this easy crockpot baked potatoes recipe a try.
Trust me, you won’t believe how easy it really is!
You’ll love how the foil helps the potatoes retain their moisture. Plus, by using your slow cooker, you won’t heat up the kitchen on those hot summer days! Just like when you use your slow cooker to prepare this Easy Recipe for Creamed Corn, my crazy easy Crockpot Sweet Potatoes, and this heavenly 5 Ingredient Crockpot Sausage and Potato Casserole.
Besides, isn’t it about time you let your slow cooker do all of the work?
You know it is!! Easy Crockpot Recipes are the perfect, no hassle dinner solutions!
So let’s make some fabulous and possibly even famous baked potatoes this week.
Just follow these simple steps to effortlessly cook up your own…
Ingredients
You’ll just need 2 simple ingredients to prepare these perfectly tender baked potatoes in a crockpot with foil!
- Russet Potatoes – The same variety I used for this easy Instant Pot Baked Potatoes recipe.
- Aluminum Foil
- Optional Delicious Toppings (listed below)
Seriously… that’s it!
You’ll need a slow cooker to get the job done, too. I’ve found that a 5-6 quart Crock Pot is the perfect size for four russet potatoes.
To ensure your potatoes last and don’t spoil, also be sure to check out my tips for the Best Place to Store Potatoes.
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Pin ItHow to Make Crockpot Baked Potatoes
Baking potatoes is one of those easy secrets everyone should know how to do! And you’re about to find out for yourself that this method of preparing crockpot baked potatoes in foil is so CRAZY easy!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. First, you’ll scrub, wash and dry your potatoes.
2. Then, you’ll wrap each potato in foil.
3. Place your foil wrapped potatoes in your slow cooker, cover with a lid, and let them cook.
4. You’ll want to rotate them occasionally, and that’s it!
Times will vary depending on if you want to cook on LOW or HIGH. Just scroll down for the printable recipe card for exact times.
See… I told you preparing crockpot baked potatoes in foil was going to be one of the EASIEST Slow Cooker Dump Dinners ever!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What Are Good Toppings for a Slow Cooked Baked Potato?
There are so many delicious toppings you can add to these easy crock pot baked potatoes! Try one, or try a combination of a few for a little party in your mouth!
Here are a few of my favorite baked potato toppings…
- Butter
- Garlic Butter
- Sour Cream
- Crispy Oven Baked Bacon
- French Fried Onions
- Chopped Green Onions or Chives
- Jalapeño
- Cilantro
- Easy Pico de Gallo
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Taco Cheese Dip
- Black Olives
- Beef Chili
Reviews
What your frugal friends are saying about this baked potato in slow cooker with foil method of preparing baked potatoes…
Caroline writes: “I will never cook potatoes any other way now!! They were amazing!!”
Beth writes: “These were the most moist, evenly cooked baked potatoes I’ve ever had- and it was so easy! Will definitely be my go-to way to cook them now, would be great for hosting guests!”
Tara writes: “Turned out great! Followed recipe exactly”
Nikki writes: “I love making my potatoes in the slow cooker. I will never make them any other way. Tastes almost like oven baked. Just awesome!”
Sheri writes: “Love them this way! Easier to monitor than the oven and the turn out perfect every time!”
Bobbie writes: “Very good! I will be using this method again.😍👍🏻👍🏻”
Trish writes: “Yummers!”
Season writes: “They turned out tender and delicious!”
Shauna writes: “Love this! It is a great way to make a lot for a potluck.”
Nicki writes: “Super easy. Did this for a baked potato bar dinner night. Kids loved it!”
More Potato Dinner Recipes
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Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Potato Wedges Recipe
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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 Russett Potatoes
- Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, and Green Onions for topping. (OPTIONAL)
Instructions
- Scrub, Wash, and thoroughly Dry Russett Potatoes.
- Poke Potatoes with a fork several times.
- Wrap ’em up in Foil.
- Place in Crockpot and cover with Crockpot Lid.
- Rotate and Turn occasionally.
- Cook on HIGH for 4 hours (or LOW for approx. 8 hours) or until done… larger potatoes will take longer to cook.
Notes
- Butter
- Garlic Butter
- Sour Cream
- Chopped Bacon
- French Fried Onions
- Chopped Green Onions or Chives
- Jalapeño
- Cilantro
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Taco Cheese Dip
- Easy Pico de Gallo
- Black Olives
- Beef Chili
Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!I want to give a BIG thanks to frugal friend Lisa for sharing this fabulously easy crockpot baked potatoes in foil recipe!
didn’t read all comments, but if it hasn’t been mentioned, pat dry after cleaning then rub with butter and sprinkle generously with sea salt. Yummy!!!
That’s a delicious idea… thanks for sharing!
I LOVE this!!! We love baked potatoes at my house but I don’t make them in the summer because I don’t want to heat up the kitchen. Thanks for the great idea.
You’re very welcome, Etta! I agree… cooking your potatoes in your slow cooker is the perfect way to enjoy baked potatoes without heating up the kitchen. 😉
These will be the hit the family reunion weekend when we house my husband’s brother and wife….they love potatoes so I am hoping they haven’t had these!
How fun… these potatoes are perfect for a family reunion!
What if you just have 2 regular size (instead of 4) still 4 hrs or 2hrs?
Thanks for the idea of doing baked potatoes in the cockpot.
I can’t wait to try it, especially when we have a few friends
get together..
I’ve only ever done casserole in mine. Look forward to seeing more recipes.
Thanks again,
Patsyann
You’re very welcome! Baking potatoes in your slow cooker really is such a cinch!