Homemaking, Recipes

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Yes, you can cook potatoes in the CrockPot!

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  • This is a great meal for company – especially a fun, casual gathering…Set out all the toppings, and let people create their own…
  • This is also an easy way to let your kids help in the kitchen!!
  • And, the clean-up…super easy!!

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Ingredients:

Aluminum Foil

Russet/Baking Potatoes

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Yes, that’s really it.

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How many potatoes you will use depends on how big your family is…or how many your crock pot can hold.  I made 8 (ranging in size from medium to large-ish), and that pretty much filled my crock pot.  (8 is obviously a bit much for our family of 3 to eat in one meal…some were for dinner tonight, some will be for lunch tomorrow, and some will be a side dish to dinner on Thursday.)

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Directions:
Scrub potatoes (this is a great job for little helping hands!)

Dry thoroughly

Pierce potatoes all over with a fork (another fun job for little hands…if done with proper supervision)

Wrap each potato in foil (again…a good task for the kids!)

Place in CrockPot

Cover and…

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Cook:

10 hours on low

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6 hours on high

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Yes, it really is that simple!  And, no, you don’t need to add anything (water, oil, etc.)…And no, as long as you pierce the potatoes, they will not explode!

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Toppings:

Butter

Shredded Cheese or (Homemade) Cheese Sauce (I use Sue Gregg’s Recipe – yum!)

Sour Cream

Chopped, Cooked Bacon

Green Onions

Steamed or roasted Broccoli or Asparagus

Salsa

Or, use up leftover(s): Chili, Shredded Barbequed Beef/Pork/Chicken, Spaghetti Sauce…

2 Comments

  1. I have that same Crockpot.

  2. I have that same crock pot too! Sometimes I use the crock pot to keep already-baked potatoes warm, say if we’re having them for Sunday lunch. LOVE the crock pot! Also love serving potatoes-n-toppings for a meal!

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