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!
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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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…
Debi writes: “This is a great way to cook 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!”
Laura writes: “Do this all the time, they are the best”
Bobbie writes: “Very good! I will be using this method again.😍👍🏻👍🏻”
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!”
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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 each potato with a fork several times.
- Then wrap each potato 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.
- Top with your favorite toppings and ENJOY!
Notes
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!
I love doing this in the summer when I don’t like heating up my kitchen or in wintertime when the oven is full baking pies or roasting the turkey!
It’s April and with what you posted, I can’t wait for Thanksgiving! I may have a Sneek Peek Thanksgiving..lol!
Now that sounds like a delicious idea! 🙂
Definitely… those are both perfect times to bake potatoes in your crock pot!
Can u stack them? Or do they need to stay flat on bottom?
I tried the crock pot cooking and stacked mine as I had 6 large potatoes. I cooked them about 5 hours total and they were perfect(shifted them around about half way through). Love, love them. Thanks for the idea. Next time I plan to try the idea of spraying with Pam and sprinkling with kosher salt. Hard to imagine them being better than the ones I just cooked, but want to give a try with the salt.
I forgot to add, I cooked mine on high.
Great tip – thanks for sharing!
I was always worried that the crock would burst if it had no liquids in it. Do I need to put ater in the bottom of the crock to keep it from cracking? thanks.
Sorry…that’s Water in it. thanks.
Hi Carlena ~ correct… no water is required. Hope that helps!
Can’t wait to try potatoes in the crockpot they sound awesome! my favorite topping is sour cream and fresh chives.
Those are my favorite toppings, too!
I tried baked potatoes in the crock pot. Except I sprayed mine with Pam and sprinkled kosher salt on them before wrapping in tin foil. The potatoes turned out awesome! If you haven’t tried this method you’re missing out ann a real time saver!
Great tip… and I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
My daughter-in-law shared this idea w/me about the baked potatoes and we just loved them. They were delcious and melted in your mouth.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
I would have never thought of this. They look delish! I will have to try this soon. Thank you for sharing!!
You’re very welcome!
I never thought of doing this so I am trying it tonight. I am always anxious to try things in the crock pot. My crock pot is very old and I sure hope I win the nice pretty red one!!!
I’ve crockpotted my baked potatoes forever . . . . and so much better than any other method. Only thing I do different than this recipe is a light coating of butter on the skin before wrapping nice and tight in foil. And, stack smaller ones to the inside/middle of the pot . . . for more even cooking of all sizes. All day on low and they come out so light and melt in your mouth. Even the skins are delectable. Won’t cook them any other way . . . .
That’s a great tip – thanks so much for sharing!
What a fantastic idea! I wish I had thought of it. I can’t wait to try it out!!!!!
They really are SO quick and easy to prepare, and come out perfectly tender!