Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes with Butter: The Easiest Side Dish You’ll Ever Make
If you’ve been heating up your whole kitchen just to bake a few potatoes in the oven, it’s time to let your slow cooker take over. This hands-off method gives you the most incredibly soft, fluffy, and buttery baked potatoes you’ve ever tasted — and the best part is you barely have to do anything. Just wrap, stack, set, and walk away.
The secret is simple: wrapping each potato in foil with a generous pat of butter on top, then letting the slow cooker do all the heavy lifting. The gentle, even heat steams the potatoes from the inside out, creating that dreamy melt-in-your-mouth center that’s impossible to resist. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want a no-fuss weeknight side dish, this recipe is going to become a permanent part of your rotation.
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
- 6 to 8 tablespoons salted butter (one pat per potato)
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for rubbing the skins)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor)
- Aluminum foil
Your Favorite Toppings (Serve With)
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crispy bacon bits
- Fresh chives or green onions
- Broccoli and cheese sauce
- Ranch dressing
