Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes is a super simple, foolproof way to make perfectly fluffy baked potatoes every single time! A delicious recipe!
A PERFECT POTATO SIDE DISH
After Thanksgiving, my hubby looks forward to turkey sandwiches the most. Some sliced turkey, some cheese slices and a bit of mayo. That is sandwich heaven to him. But you can only have so many sandwiches from leftover turkey (well, that applies to me anyway.) 😉
WHAT TO MAKE WITH THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS?
So, as part of my Thanksgiving grocery shopping, I picked up a few extra russet potatoes just for this purpose. Not a lot of fuss! It really is the easiest (read: laziest) way to make baked potatoes. And after Thanksgiving, we are as lazy as cows in a pasture in the heat of the summer. Pop them into the slow cooker (you don’t even need to wrap them in aluminum foil) and let them hang out and cook. Then take all the leftovers out of the fridge. Warm any that might need warming up in the microwave then stuff those taters on your own time!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- russet potatoes
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- Thanksgiving food leftovers
HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT BAKED POTATOES:
First things first, give potatoes a good rinsing. I do this in a colander in the sink.
Keeping the potatoes in the colander, poke each one a few times with a fork and coat them with olive oil.
Sprinkle and rub in kosher salt.
Place them into your 6 quart (or larger) slow cooker. Note: you do not need a rack like the one shown. I use it because it came with my slow cooker and it makes it easier to remove the potatoes after they cook but is not necessary.
Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours (depending on the size of your potatoes you may need longer) or high 4-5 hours.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place cooked potatoes on baking sheet. Split them open lengthwise with a knife. Place a couple of tablespoons of stuffing into the middle.
Next, top with a tablespoon or two of cranberry sauce.
Then top with sliced turkey.
Drizzle a bit of gravy on top.
Then cover the potatoes with a slice cheese.
Turn broiler on the oven to high. Place baking sheet onto oven rack but don’t walk away. The broiler should melt the cheese within a minute.
Remove from the oven and carefully put on a plate (hot potato!) 😉 And dig in!
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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
For the potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 4 tsp kosher salt to taste
- aluminum foil
Optional toppings:
- butter, cheese, chives, green onions, bacon pieces, sour cream, salt and pepper
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes clean under cool water.
- Using a fork or a small knife, poke holes all around each of the potatoes.
- Rub all sides of the potato with a teaspoon each of olive oil and kosher salt.
- Place them into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours (until fork tender) or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Careful when removing. Potatoes will be very hot.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Do these have to be wrapped in foil cause I noticed yours wasn’t in the picture?
Nope! They don’t need to be 🙂
Question–I noticed in your description to cook the potatoes on Low for 3-4 hours, but in the recipe it says 8-10 hours on Low or 4-5 hours on High. Would you clarify please? I have never cooked baked potatoes this way, and it sounds great! Thank you.
Hi Erin, Sorry about the typo. It’s low for 8-10 hours. 🙂
Would 6 potatoes fit inside the crockpot?
These came out absolutely perfect! So fluffy – wow!
Thank you so much Cara! I appreciate you coming back to let me know!