Here’s a super-simple way to make tender, flavorful baked potatoes in a crock pot—no oven needed!
🥔 Crock Pot Foil-Wrapped Potatoes
🧾 Ingredients
- 4–6 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold work best)
- Olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, cheese, chives, bacon bits
🍴 Instructions
1. Prepare the potatoes
- Wash and scrub potatoes thoroughly
- Pat dry and rub with a little olive oil or butter
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper
2. Wrap in foil
- Wrap each potato individually in aluminum foil
- Optional: add herbs or garlic inside the foil for extra flavor
3. Cook in the crock pot
- Place wrapped potatoes in the crock pot
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours
- Potatoes are done when soft when pierced with a fork
4. Serve
- Carefully unwrap (hot!)
- Add desired toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, or bacon bits
💡 Tips
- For crispy skin, unwrap and broil for 2–3 minutes after crock pot cooking
- Use medium-sized potatoes for even cooking
- Great for meal prep—keeps warm in the crock pot until ready to serve
If you want, I can also give a cheesy stuffed version that cooks entirely in the crock pot for an indulgent side or main dish.
