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Delightfully Fluffy Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

  • Author: Fiona
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours on low (or 4 hours on high)
  • Total Time: 51 minute
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in the comforting delight of slow cooker baked potatoes, perfectly fluffy and easily customizable with your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet baking potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp coarse salt
  • 4 tbsp butter (for serving)
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, chives, shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly under cool running water and dry them with a clean towel.
  2. Poke holes around each potato with a fork to release steam. Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle generously with coarse salt.
  3. Place the seasoned potatoes in the slow cooker, ensuring they have enough space to cook evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  5. Insert a fork into one of the potatoes; it should glide through easily. If not, cook for an additional hour on low.
  6. Transfer the baked potatoes to plates and add butter and any desired toppings like sour cream or chives.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 potato (approximately 213g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding garlic cloves or herbs to the slow cooker along with the potatoes. You can microwave the potatoes for 5-10 minutes before slow cooking to save time.