Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
Description
The recipe uses six Russet baking potatoes washed, dried, and pricked with a fork to prevent bursting during cooking. They are rubbed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt to season the skins. Potatoes may be wrapped in foil but it is optional and affects skin texture. The crockpot is heated on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours, cooking the potatoes evenly without direct heat.
Slow cooking allows the potatoes to develop a soft texture inside while retaining moisture, making them easy to slice open and top with various toppings. The skin absorbs some oil and salt, adding subtle flavor and making it less peel-like compared to oven baking.
Once cooked, potatoes are carefully removed and served with favorite toppings such as butter, sour cream, cheese, or chives to complete a filling side dish or meal base.
Cooking time depends on potato size; smaller potatoes may be done sooner, so monitoring is suggested if sizes vary. Olive oil should be applied sparingly yet thoroughly rubbed on to enhance skin texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 baking potato Russet variety
- 3 tsp olive oil (approximately 1/2 tsp of oil per potato)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt (approximately 1/4 tsp per potato)
- Foil (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and let dry. Poke each potato with a fork a few times. Rub each with oil, then salt. You can wrap in foil, but this is optional.
- Place the oiled potatoes in the crockpot (do not had any liquids) and cook on low for about 8 -10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the potatoes are soft.
- Carefully remove the potatoes from the crock pot. Cut open the potatoes and top with your favorite baked potato toppings.
Notes
- Apply olive oil with your hand for even and efficient coating of each potato.
- Cooking time depends on potato size; remove smaller ones earlier if needed to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 897mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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