Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe
Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes — the perfect side dish that’s creamy, melty, and ready in a snap. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping them from drying out. Keep reading for my best tips and a natural internal link to my Easy Salmon Cakes Recipe Ready in 20 Minutes. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Salmon Cakes Recipe Ready in 20 Minutes and Creamy Vegan Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Ready in 25 Minutes.
Why This Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy and melty on the inside
- Crispy skin on the outside
- Perfect for cozy family dinners
- Better than takeout version
What You'll Need for Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Russet potatoes
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon
- Green onions
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Optional: Sour cream
- Optional: Chives
- Optional: Jalapeños
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Use medium-sized potatoes for even cooking.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Crock Pot Slow Cooker — Cooks potatoes evenly and keeps them warm until serving. → See on Amazon
- OXO Good Grips Potato Peeler — Makes quick work of peeling potatoes. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe
- Prepare potatoes: Peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Place in slow cooker.
- Add cream and seasonings: Pour heavy cream over potatoes. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add toppings: Top with shredded cheese, cooked bacon, and green onions. Serve with sour cream, chives, and jalapeños if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overcooking to prevent dry potatoes. Check them after 5 hours on low or 2.5 hours on high.
- Tip: For extra crispy skin, toss potatoes in a bit of oil before adding to the slow cooker.
- Tip: Add a splash of milk to the slow cooker if potatoes start to look dry.
Storing & Reheating Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Can be made ahead and reheated.
Freezing Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe
Not recommended for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Best substitution: Substitute heavy cream with half and half for a lighter version.
- Make-ahead: Prepare potatoes and seasonings ahead of time. Cook in the slow cooker when ready.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger crowds.
- Troubleshooting: If potatoes are still not tender, continue cooking for another 30 minutes to an hour.
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Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon
- Green onions
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Chives
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes: Peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Place in slow cooker.
- Add cream and seasonings: Pour heavy cream over potatoes. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add toppings: Top with shredded cheese, cooked bacon, and green onions. Serve with sour cream, chives, and jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Best substitution: Substitute heavy cream with half and half for a lighter version.
- Make-ahead: Prepare potatoes and seasonings ahead of time. Cook in the slow cooker when ready.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger crowds.
- Troubleshooting: If potatoes are still not tender, continue cooking for another 30 minutes to an hour.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sat. Fat: 15g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe FAQs
Yes, prepare potatoes and seasonings ahead of time. Cook in the slow cooker when ready.
They were overcooked. Check them after 5 hours on low or 2.5 hours on high.
No, this recipe is best suited for the slow cooker.
Half and half or a combination of milk and flour can be used as a substitute.
Yes, these loaded baked potatoes are a great side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
