SLOW-COOKER BAKED POTATOES

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These slow-cooker baked potatoes are so easy-just add your favorite toppings. Save any extra potatoes to make baked potato soup the next day. -Teresa Emrick, Tipp City, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 potatoes.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 medium russet potatoes
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Sour cream, butter, crumbled bacon, minced chives, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Scrub potatoes; pierce each several times with a fork. In a small bowl, mix butter and garlic. Rub potatoes with butter mixture. Wrap each tightly with a piece of foil. , Pour water into a 6-qt. slow cooker; add potatoes. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until tender. Season and top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.