Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Description
The recipe involves washing and poking each potato several times with a fork before rubbing with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Placed directly into the slow cooker, the potatoes cook for 2½ to 3 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low until fork-tender. This slow, dry cooking allows the potatoes to steam and bake inside the sealed cooker.
If desired, the skin can be crisped by briefly broiling or grilling after the slow cooking stage. Typical potato toppings such as sour cream, bacon bits, and chives complement the finished baked potatoes. The slow cooker method provides a hands-off approach ideal for preparing multiple potatoes simultaneously without heating the oven.
Notably, cooking times may vary by potato size, and potatoes can remain warm in the cooker for several hours after cooking. This recipe is straightforward, focusing on perfecting baked potatoes with simple seasoning and convenience.
Ingredients
- 6 medium potato baking variety
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash potatoes and poke each with a fork a few times.
- Rub with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place in slow cooker (no water required) and cook on high 2 ½ - 3 hours or low 6-8 hours or until fork tender.
- If you'd like a crispier skin, potatoes can be grilled or broiled for a couple minutes before serving!
- Serve with sour cream, bacon bits, chives or your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Cooking time depends on potato size; adjust accordingly.
- Potatoes can be kept warm in the slow cooker for a few hours after done cooking.
- Nutrition info varies with the size of the potato used.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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