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  • Crockpot Baked Potatoes

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    Crockpot Baked Potatoes
    Prep: 5 min Cook: 1.5 hours Servings: 1
    by Salad Foodie
    406 recipes
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    Technically these are not "baked" as in oven-baked. But this method yields surprisingly close results to the traditional baked potato. I had strong misgivings when I first came across this recipe, but when I tried it I was convinced it's the way to go for a fuss-free "baked" spud. The texture is much better than microwaved. The length of cooking time depends upon size and age of potato, crock pot and setting used (High or Low.) Newer crockpots have an elevated cooking temperature than the vintage ones, which may explain why people get varying doneness results. You'll have to experiment with your own slow cooker to perfect the timing. Most slow cookers heat from the sides rather than the bottom, so place potatoes along the side edges to optimize crisping of potato skins. Wrapping in aluminum foil is an option but tends to steam them more and soften the skin. I don't season them before cooking though some recipes say to.

    Ingredients

    • Potatoes
    • Olive oil

    Directions

    1. Wash then dry potatoes thoroughly. If time allows, allow them to air-dry additional time before preceding.
    2. Preheat crockpot at desired setting for 10-15 minutes.
    3. Rub each potato with oil and place in bottom of crockpot (along the sides if possible.)
    4. Cover and cook. Suggested cook times on Low: 4 1/2 to 7 hours; on High setting cook for 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours. Time is only approximate and will vary with slow cooker, potato age and size, and quantity cooked.

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    Comments

    • ShaleeDP
      ShaleeDP
      Yummy. I like this

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