Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
Overview:
Enjoy a simple and delicious way to prepare baked potatoes with this crock pot recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a hassle-free side dish that everyone will love.
- Cook Time: 14 hours
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 14 hours 5 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Calories per serving: 88.7
- Rating: 4 stars (from 5 reviews)
Ingredients:
- 6-8 baking potatoes
- Butter (amount as desired)
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 88.7
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 4.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 20.5g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Protein: 1.9g
Keywords:
Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Easy
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Potatoes: Wash and scrub the baking potatoes thoroughly. Optionally, you can grease the potatoes lightly to prevent sticking.
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Place in Crock Pot: Arrange the prepared potatoes in the crock pot. If desired, you can pierce each potato with a fork a few times to allow steam to escape during cooking.
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Cooking Process:
- Low and Slow: Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low heat. Let the potatoes cook for 6 to 10 hours. This slow cooking ensures that the potatoes are tender and evenly cooked.
- High Finish: After the initial low heat cooking, switch the crock pot to high heat for 2 hours. This helps to finish cooking the potatoes and develop a nice texture.
- Final Low Heat: For the last phase, set the crock pot back to low heat for an additional 2 hours. This final step ensures that the potatoes are fully cooked through and ready to serve.
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Serve: Once done, carefully remove the potatoes from the crock pot. Serve hot, optionally topping each potato with butter or other favorite toppings.
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No Rack Needed: Unlike traditional oven-baked potatoes, this crock pot method does not require a rack. The potatoes cook directly in the crock pot, absorbing flavors and cooking evenly.
Tips for Success:
- Potato Selection: Choose baking potatoes that are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Greasing: While greasing the potatoes is optional, it can prevent them from sticking to the crock pot.
- Toppings: Serve these crock pot baked potatoes with a variety of toppings such as sour cream, cheese, chives, or bacon bits for added flavor.
Enjoy Your Crock Pot Baked Potatoes!
This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that you can enjoy delicious, fluffy baked potatoes with minimal effort. Whether it’s a family dinner or a gathering with friends, these potatoes will be a hit. Perfectly suited for those looking for a healthy, low-cholesterol option that fits into a busy schedule, these crock pot baked potatoes are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen repertoire.
