Name: Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes and Toppings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 russet baking potatoes ( or as many that can fit in your slow cooker); 1 teaspoon olive oil or melted butter per potato; 1/4 teaspoon per potato or more to taste of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; Foil enough for each potato; Optional: ranch dressing, hot sauce, blue cheese dressing (1 teaspoon of each)

Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes are wrapped up in foil slow cooked to perfection and with very few ingredients the start of a fantastic meal with our topping ideas.

You can enjoy a baked potato and free up time with this side dish or supper making these easy spuds in the slow cooker.

Set up a customizable potato topping bar for those folks adding all the popular toppings like sour cream, chives, and shredded cheese, or go gourmet with our fantastic topping suggestions below.

Whether you top these with crispy bacon or bacon bits, leftover chopped meats, or even deli meats, these baked potatoes will be ready for you after that long busy schedule.

Just scroll down to our recipe card, but if you do have time, check out our topping ideas, there is something for everyone on our list for topping baked potatoes!

refried beans, shredded cheese and sour cream on a slow cooker baked potato

Making Baked Potatoes in a Slow Cooker vs Baking in the Oven

slow cooking potatoes saves you time in the kitchen set it and forget it
toppings make this a whole meal with our suggestions below
leftover slow cooker beef or any meats or slow cooker chili are perfect to repurpose over baked potatoes
easy preparation before a busy day ahead
very few ingredients are needed
oven-baked potatoes take longer to wait for slow cookers will have your dinner made when you get home!

assorted toppings on slow cooker baked potatoes

Vegetable Toppings Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

steamed asparagus
Asian medley
stir fry
leftover peas, carrots, creamed corn
sauteed spinach leaves
broccoli with cheddar cheese soup in a can

washed potatoes ready to bake in a slow cooker

Tips and Suggestions for Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

Scrub and wash the potatoes first
Always pierce the potatoes before wrapping them in foil
Potatoes with a green tint are old, and they are past their prime. You should pick potatoes that are even in size and those that have that consistent brown skin
Add whatever you like to the potato mixture for the jackets
Skin will not get crispy, for crispy skins Air fry or bake the jackets. Slice the cooled potatoes in half, scoop out the potato, and air fry or bake the jackets.
There are several toppings for baked potatoes and they become a whole meal see our topping suggestions below and you can set up a serving topping bar for hosting a party
For faster cooking methods instead of boiling them, use the microwave for around 7 minutes

Toppings and Serving Suggestions for Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

fresh herbs on top are terrific adding some chopped basil, rosemary, and thyme, you can also add some red pepper flakes or chili powder on top
leftover chili
your favorite pizza toppings
taco meat and cheese salsa, avocado or guacamole
shredded barbecued pork or pulled shredded bourbon chicken
leftover boneless buffalo chicken tenders chopped with blue cheese and shredded cheddar cheese
caprese style with chopped tomatoes, basil and mozzarella
BLT dip topping or Coleslaw topping
chicken parmesan bites
Philadelphia cheese steak filling
lemon chicken
canned flaked tuna, salmon or chicken can be topped on each potato for a quick meal
add bacon bits
add cream cheese to the potatoes
add heavy cream or half-and-half
add granulated garlic powder
add chopped dill or assorted dry herbs
season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce for a spicy filling
add sour cream or Greek yogurt on top
butter of course!
add all fresh herbs

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how to make slow cooker baked potatoes with variety of toppings

Slow Cooker Baked Potato Gourmet Toppings:

Greek Style Potato: Feta cheese crumbles, olives, Greek dressing, shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes
Philly Style Potato: Steak slices cooked topped with provolone, sauteed peppers, onions, and mushrooms
Pisano Potatoes: Crushed meatballs in sauce add shredded mozzarella on top Pizza Style Potato: Stromboli topped: Pepperoni sausage, mushrooms, peppers
Chili topping: refried or black beans, sour cream, salsa or chili sauce, shredded cheddar cheese (as shown in the collage)

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Yield: 6

Author: Claudia Lamascolo