How to make or rather bake crockpot baked potatoes in the the new Express Crock or your favorite slow cooker! Whether you choose to use a slow cooker or pressure cooker, keep reading to get both recipes for perfectly cooked and fluffy baked potatoes!
This recipe is so easy, which is what I like the most! I mean who doesn’t want to throw everything into a pot and forget about it? Both methods do all the work for you during the cooking process with minimal clean up.
How to Make Crockpot Baked Potatoes
Start by cleaning your Russet potatoes. Scrub them until clean and let dry. Add a little olive oil to cover the potato and sprinkle with Kosher salt. This step is to soften the skin, add more flavor and is purely optional. I will say that it makes me want to eat the whole potato skin and all when it is cooked this way!
Many swear you have to poke holes in the potato with a fork so that they can vent and cook evenly. I have done it both ways and find if you cook them in the slow cooker in foil it is necessary. However, if cooked on pressure cooker mode not a must. I say poke a few holes just to be safe either way! The last thing I want is for your potatoes to explode!
Serve these fluffy baked potatoes with all the fun toppings! You can even make a Baked Potato Bar with butter, cheese, bacon, chives and sour cream. If I am trying to create a healthier potato I love to switch out the sour cream with Greek Yogurt for a good protein boost with my carbs.
You can even add some chili for an even more loaded potato! You can try my chili recipe here: http://www.crockpotempire.com/crockpot-chili/
So grab your new Express Crock or favorite slow cooker and whip up a loaded baked potato for dinner tonight! You can also use this recipe to cook the potatoes for my Homestyle Mashed Potatoes. You can find that recipe here: http://www.crockpotempire.com/crockpot-mashed-potatoes-in-the-crock-express/
However you choose to cook your potatoes the Express Crock makes it super simple. They will come out perfect and even if you’re short on time you will have a quick and easy dinner on the table!
Crockpot Baked Potatoes
Crockpot Baked Potatoes — how to bake potatoes in the Express Crock on slow cooker or pressure cooker mode. An easy way to get delicious fluffy baked potatoes with minimal effort. Add some butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon and chives to make it loaded or use the steamed potatoes to create my Homestyle Mashed Potatoes recipe!
Ingredients
- 2-6 Russet Baking Potatoes washed and dried
- 1/2 tsp Olive Oil per potato
- Kosher Salt to taste
Instructions
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For Pressure Cooker:
Scrub potatoes until clean and and let dry
If desired, rub potatoes in olive oil and add Kosher salt to taste
Place trivet in inner pot and add one cup water
Place potatoes in pot
Place lid on lock, turn valve to no venting
Press steam button and adjust time to 23 minutes
Do an immediate release and let potatoes cool
Add desired toppings and serve
For Slow Cooker:
Scrub potatoes until clean and and let dry
If desired, rub potatoes in olive oil and add Kosher salt to taste before placing in foil
Poke holes in potatoes with a fork and wrap in aluminum foil
Place potatoes in slow cooker
Place lid on lock, turn valve to no venting
Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours, until soft
Remove potatoes and take off foil carefully as they will be extremely hot
Add desired toppings and serve
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