Loaded Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes Food

SLOW COOKER BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub/wash potatoes and then dry.
• Poke with fork so they don't burst.
• If desired, rub potatoes w/optional seasonings, I use a bit of oil and sprinkle them with kosher salt.
• Place potatoes in slow cooker. (no foil wrapping necessary).
• Cover, cook on low 8-10 hours.
• Other tips:.
• Wash potatoes night before, for quick prep the next day.
• The skins come out a bit soft so be careful when you remove them.
• I used russet potatoes and they came out great.

LOADED SLOW-COOKER BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Wrap each potato in foil and place in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until potatoes are tender, 8 hours.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms and cook 2 minutes, then add broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 8 minutes.
• Split potatoes, scoop out flesh, and transfer to a medium bowl, reserving skins. Add broth and yogurt to bowl, then season with salt and pepper and stir until combined; divide among potato skins. Top each stuffed potato with broccoli mixture.

SLOW COOKER LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Combine boiled potatoes, chicken broth, processed cheese, heavy cream, sour cream, cream cheese, white onion, and green onions in a slow cooker.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool, about 5 minutes. Crumble into the slow cooker.
• Cook on High, stirring occasionally until potatoes disintegrate, about 2 hours. Switch to Low; cook until soup is thickened, about 1 hour 30 minutes more.

BRETT'S SLOW COOKER LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, chicken broth, onion, butter, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker (such as Crock Pot®). Cook on High until soup flavors meld and potatoes are extremely soft, 4 to 5 hours.
• Stir bacon, half-and-half, Cheddar cheese, and sour cream into the soup. Turn heat to Low setting; cook until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes more.
• Mash the soup in the slow cooker using a potato masher to your desired consistency. Garnish with additional Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chives.