• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Baking With Mom
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • Recent Recipes From TikTok And Instagram
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipes
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Side Dish

    Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

    Published: May 23, 2022 · Modified: Aug 4, 2022 by Kim This post may contain affiliate links.

    • Share
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

    Do you want a baked potato but don't want to heat up the kitchen? Then I have a solution for you! Crock Pot Baked Potatoes could not be easier to make and it will cook on your counter. Isn't it great? You will not have to turn the oven on during the hot summer months!

    potatoes in a crock pot, cooked.
    The potatoes cook so easily in the crock pot!

    I really think my daughter could eat potatoes every day. Any kind, any type, every day. Can't say that I blame her, potatoes can be made in so many ways.

    Making baked potatoes is a favorite around here, but it does heat up the oven. It also takes a long time to cook so the oven is on for quite a while. Crock Pot Baked Potatoes cooks for about four hour and doesn't heat up the kitchen a bit.

    Win/win I would say.

    Types of potatoes

    There are so many types of potatoes and I would say it truly makes a difference what type of potato you use for each recipe. For example, for homemade mashed potatoes, a Yukon Gold potato would be the best choice.

    If you were making Red Potatoes and Cabbage, then of course, red potatoes would be ideal. Baked potatoes just call for a Russet potato. Another name for a Russet potato is Idaho potato.

    Russet (or Idaho) is a little larger and longer than other types of potatoes making it great for baking.

    How to make potatoes in the crock pot

    The best part about this side dish recipe is that it is so easy. Honestly, you could just throw them in the crock pot and call it a day, but I like to do a little extra to make sure they have a little extra flavor.

    Potato over a white crock pot.
    Rub the washed potato with olive oil.

    First, you will want to wash the potatoes thoroughly to make sure all of the dirt is off.

    Then, you will take a little olive oil (a teaspoon or so) and rub it over the potato.

    Coarse salt on potatoes helps draw out the moisture resulting in a fluffy, dry potato.

    Rubbing salt on the potato will help draw out the moisture, resulting in a dry, fluffy potato. Then, you bake!

    Actually, I find it better to add maybe about ¼ cup of water to the bottom of the crock pot to help encourage cooking. Cover it with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours.

    The result

    The result is a deliciously baked potato, baked to perfection without a hot kitchen.

    Baked potato with butter melted.
    Baked to perfection and ready to eat!

    Toppings

    So many baked potato toppings! What to choose?

    Have you ever put meat on a potato? BBQ chicken is a good option. So is taco meat. You can also add sour cream, chives, green onion, cheese (my favorite!) butter, salt and pepper. Ever add bacon? Yeah, that is good too.

    FAQ

    Do I have to pierce the potato with a fork or knife first?

    Yes, you do! You don't want the potato to build up pressure and burst open. Piercing the potato helps with cooking and the potato from growing angry. (Ha, ha)

    Can I cook these potatoes on low and be gone all day?

    Yes, you can. I would recommend no longer than 6 hours on low. You can, but you don't want them to get too done and fall apart on you.

    Pin for later!

    Baked potatoes in a white crock pot.
    baked potatoes in a crock pot.

    Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

    Kim Strawn
    Easy to make crock pot baked potatoes, great for a quick supper or side dish.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 potatoes
    Calories 264 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 crock pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 medium Russet Potatoes
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup coarse salt
    • ¼ cup water

    Instructions
     

    • Wash potatoes then rub olive oil over the potato
    • Rub salt over potato
    • Pierce potato with fork or knife at least 2 times, going to at least the center of the potato
    • Add the potatoes to the crock pot and pour the water on the bottom of the crock pot. Cook on high for at least 3 hours
    • Insert knife into potato to test for desired doneness
    • Add toppings and serve

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 5670mgPotassium: 889mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword baked potato
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    More Side Dish Recipes

    • Oven Roasted Green Beans
    • Crock Pot Hot Fruit Salad
    • Chunky Homemade Applesauce
    • Classic Bacon Pea Salad
    • Share
    • Twitter

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Did you make this recipe? Let me know! Cancel reply

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

      Rate This Recipe!




    1. Jay

      August 04, 2022 at 8:34 pm

      So what do you
      do with the 1/4 cup of water

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 04, 2022 at 8:46 pm

        It was in the body of the post, but not in the recipe card. Sorry about that! I fixed it. The water is for the bottom of the crock pot to help keep the moisture up. You just pour it in then place the potatoes on top. Hope that helps!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome!

    Baking with mom self pic

    Hey There, I'm Kim! A taco fan, cookie eater and beach goer. I'm also a mom to 4 growing kids so I understand busy! Here you will find recipes that are quick, simple and can get on the table fast. We are so glad to have you here. Click here to read more about me.

    Most Popular

    • Hamburger Casserole
    • Applesauce Puffs
    • Brown Sugar Blueberry Coffee Cake
    • Best Baked Beans

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Nutrition
    • Accessibility Policy
    • Web Stories
    • Store

    As Seen In

    • Country Living
    • Parade

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Services

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Foodie Pro on the Foodie Pro Theme