• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipes
  • DIY
    • Homemade Sugar Scrubs
    • DIY Beauty
  • Healthy Living
    • Natural Remedies

Cultured Palate

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • DIY
  • Lifestyle
  • About
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • DIY
    • Lifestyle
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Condiments

    Published: Sep 16, 2014 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Nov 13, 2021 12 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Baked Potatoes in Crock Pot

    FacebookTweetPinShares164
    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

    Baked Potatoes in Crock Pot are another one of those easy crockpot meals that require just a few toppings and dinner is served! Plus, they are the closest to a steak house baked potato I have ever made! 

    Baked Potatoes in Crock Pot shown in closeup image with fork on a plate.

    One meal that our family enjoys is baked potatoes with all the toppings. Delicious and easy, right? Well, not always...

    Normally, I bake potatoes in the oven and it takes about an hour. That is not too long, but in the summer, the oven does put out a lot of heat.

    The bottom line is that during hot weather, I don't want to heat up the kitchen if I don't have too!

    Maybe you can tell by the recipes I have shared lately, I have really been using my crock pot. More specifically, I use my roaster.

    With 5 growing boys and their farm boy appetites, my 6-quart crock pot (affiliate link) is just not large enough anymore, but my 22 qt roaster is!

    So, having just bought a case of potatoes, I wanted baked potatoes and I had what I thought was a brilliant idea - I would try them in the crockpot.

    Turns out, this was not as ingenious as I thought - I found several articles about crockpot baked potatoes after I did it.

    Some of the recipes crinkled up aluminum foil in the bottom to rest the potatoes on and others oiled and salted the potatoes before wrapping them individually in aluminum foil.

    Baked Potatoes in Crock Pot Are So Delicious!

    Why then, if other recipes are out there, would I post about it?

    Because, I want you to know that not only do baked potatoes cooked in the crock pot work, they are super easy and taste great - without crinkled foil or other seasonings!

    Don't get me wrong: I love seasonings on my baked potato. But I felt like we could do better.

    Potatoes are delicious on their own and there's no need to complete lots of complicated steps to get them to taste delicious.

    So although I will absolutely eat a potato with salt and pepper (and maybe a little onion powder), I thought it best to start from the most natural taste and work our way to the spiced recipes from there.

    In fact, this is probably the closest thing to a steak house baked potato that I have ever made!

    Besides, there is just something about preparing the ingredients, turning on the crockpot and coming back in a few hours and having your meal ready - it's magic!

    Toppings To Put On Your Baked Potato

    Once the crock pot has worked its magic, don't forget the toppings - loaded baked potatoes are a meal in themselves! Our standards are:

    • creamy butter
    • sour cream
    • onions

    In the winter we like somewhat heavier toppings like:

    • sautéed onions with barbecue sauce
    • veggies like broccoli - plain or with cheese sauce!
    • mushrooms
    • bacon

    Let's just say that the options are endless when it comes to making a loaded baked potato!

    If you want an even easier meal setup, why not try a baked potato bar? I love this option for making up a meal for my family.

    Loaded Baked Potato shown on plate with toppings in background.

    Again, this all goes back to striving for a natural taste first and then building upon it.

    I'm sure potatoes baked with spice inside from the get-go taste delicious! But, they're not what I'm looking for.

    I want a potato that I and anyone else in my family can put anything they want inside. But still savory and full-bodied!

    The preparation for crock pot baked potatoes is very similar to oven baked potatoes.

    And, you could do it all the night before so, in the morning, all you have to do is plug in the crock pot.

    How To Make Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

    First, wash the potatoes. I did not even poke holes with a fork or rub them with olive oil! I just wrapped each potato in aluminum foil, placed them in the crockpot (roaster) with about an inch of water in the bottom, and cooked them on low for 8 hours.

    That's all! You can't get much easier that that!

    Crock pot baked potatoes wrapped in foil

    Nutritional Value of Potatoes - Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

    Potatoes, when eaten with the skins, are:

    • rich in fiber (when eaten with the skin), contain very little fat and no cholesterol. The fiber content aids in the slow digestion of the starch and absorption of simple sugars in the gut. This helps keeps blood sugar levels within the normal range and avoid wide fluctuations.
    • rich in potassium - potaotes contain more than a banana! Potassium is a mineral that helps regulate fluid and mineral balance within cells, this means it helps regulate blood pressure.
    • a good source of vitamin C which is an antioxidant, helps with iron absorption and among other things supports your body's immune system.
    • a good source of vitamin B6 which aids in carbohydrate and protein metabolism, helps the body make amino acids and is part of the red blood cells.
    • a good source of other minerals, such as, manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, copper and potassium.
    • suggested by plant genetics scientist Roy Navarre in a recent study at Agricultural Research Service to help fight cancer and to be heart protective because of a flavonoid antioxidant, quercetin, contained in potatoes.

    Notice how I wrote "with the skins" in bold type.

    This is partly out of frustration because I frankly cannot understand why so few dishes feature potatoes with the skins on.

    Do they not know how much nutrition they're leaving behind when they do that?? It boggles my mind.

    The skins of a potato guard all the goodness inside, yes. But it's not completely useless like, say, the skin of a kiwi fruit.

    There's no conventional seed structure in a potato. All bets are off, so feel free to eat the skin!

     

    Other crockpot recipes you can try:

    • Easy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan
    • Instant Pot Minestrone Soup (crockpot option)
    • Bolognese Sauce
    • Natural Holiday Room Scents Made In The Crockpot

    Baked Potatoes in Crock Pot shown served on silver plate with text overlay.

    If you’ve tried these crock pot baked potatoes or any other recipe on Cultured Palate please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, YouTube and TWITTER.

     

    📋 Recipe

    Baked Potatoes in Crock Pot shown in closeup image with fork on a plate.

    Baked Potatoes in Crock Pot

    Cultured Palate

    I love "baking" potatoes in the slow cooker because it's totally hands off and assures they are fully cooked.

    5 from 4 votes
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 10 mins

    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American

    Servings 1 potato
    Calories 168 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • baking potatoes
    • olive oil optional

    Instructions

     

    • Wash the potatoes and cut out any bad spots.
    • Rub the potatoes with olive oil if desired.
    • Wrap each potato in aluminum foil.
    • Add 1 inch of water to the bottom of the crock pot
    • Place wrapped potatoes in the crock pot in the water
    • Cook on low for 6 - 8 hours - fork should insert easily.

    Notes

    About 4 lbs of potatoes will fit into a 6 qt crock pot. I cook 10 lbs of potatoes in the roaster and could probably do 20 lbs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 12.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1.8mg

    Keyword crockpot, potatoe side dishes
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    What Toppings Do You Like on Your Baked Potatoes?

    Pin It!

    Baked Potatoes in Crock Pot shown in two images with text overlay.

     

    Sources: Nutrition and You

    More Condiments

    • Pickled Garlic shown close up in a bowl.
      Pickled Garlic - Easy and Delicious!
    • Instant Pot Peach Jam shown in a glass jar on a wooden spoon.
      Vanilla Peach Jam Recipe
    • Green Goddess Dressing Recipe shown in silver pouring dish with veggies around it.
      Green Goddess Dressing Recipe
    • Homemade Mayonnaise recipe shown in a bowl with lemons and oil around it on a granite table.
      Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Jessica says

      September 18, 2014 at 5:31 pm

      What a super great idea for the summer. I can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    2. The Food Hunter says

      September 19, 2014 at 12:27 am

      I never knew you could do this

      Reply
    3. linda spiker says

      September 19, 2014 at 9:12 am

      What a great way to bake potatoes! Thanks:)

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        September 19, 2014 at 2:51 pm

        Linda, thanks for stopping by and it really is an easy way to bake potatoes!

        Reply
    4. Anna@GreenTalk says

      September 19, 2014 at 10:25 am

      What a great idea. I have four boys. They can eat.

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        September 19, 2014 at 2:50 pm

        Anna, I know just what you are talking about with boys and how they can eat!

        Reply
    5. Susanne Runion says

      September 19, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing and super easy.

      Reply
    6. Marie Hickman says

      October 14, 2014 at 9:38 am

      I tried this method with sweet potatoes and they turned out great, too. Thanks for a great hack!

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        October 15, 2014 at 9:42 am

        Thanks, Marie, I'm glad to know it worked so well!

        Reply
    7. Holley Grainger says

      November 03, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      Dina-Marie,
      Thanks for sharing such a brilliant recipe! I loved featuring it in my Slow Cooker Sides roundup (http://holleygrainger.com/slow-cooker-side-dish-recipes/). This is something I need to make at the beginning of the week so I will have them on-hand for a quick lunch or dinner side. Cheers!

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        November 03, 2014 at 3:27 pm

        Thanks, Holley - I appreciate your including it!

        Reply
    8. Emily Kemp says

      May 03, 2018 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      I've never thought of making baked potatoes in a crock pot before, great idea!

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Your gut health plays a central role in nutrient absorption, and affects all other systems in your body. The bacterial cultures in your intestines are an often overlooked and neglected part of the average diet.

    Known as the "second brain", your gut has more than 100 million neurons, and needs to be nourished.

    You'll find recipes here that focus on prebiotic ingredients, whole vegetables, and probiotics like kefir, sauerkraut and cheese.

    About myCulturedPalate!

    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    Trending

    • How to Make Bone Broth
      How to Make Bone Broth - Easy and Delicious
    • Simple Guacamole Recipe
    • Sourdough Bread Bowls on green plate filled with soup.
      Sourdough Bread Bowls
    • Diabetic Brownies shown on white tray with yellow napkin.
      Diabetic Brownies
    • image showing Dough Enhancer Recipe
      Dough Enhancer
    • Carrot Juice Recipe for Weight Loss shown with white background and veggies around jar.
      Carrot Juice Recipe for Weight Loss
    • cream of rice in a white bowl with a spoon
      Homemade Cream of Rice Recipe
    • Oven Roasted Pork Loin with veggies in a polish pottery dish.
      Boneless Pork Loin in Dutch Oven

    Calendars

    • march 2023 calendar
      March 2023 Printable Calendar
    • february 2023 calendar
      February 2023 Printable Calendar
    • january 2023 printable calendar
      January 2023 Printable Calendar

    As seen in

    Subscribe for new recipes!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Calendars
    • Disclaimer

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • About

    The content on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately.

    Copyright © 2023 MyCulturedPalate