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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Beef » Slow Cooker Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes

Slow Cooker Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes

by Sarah Olson on January 22, 2018 | Updated September 21, 2022 104 Comments

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You can make an entire meal in the slow cooker with this Slow Cooker Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes Recipe.

If you want a chicken one pot meal, you will love my Slow Cooker Cornish Game Hens and Baked Potatoes recipe!

cooked meatloaf with foil wrapped russet potatoes on top.

Why this recipe works

If you love meatloaf, you really should try cooking it in the slow cooker. Sometimes in the oven, the meatloaf can get tough on the edges but in the slow cooker I find that it stays tender throughout.

This week instead of just cooking a meatloaf, I added potatoes as well. The potatoes cooked up great wrapped in foil on top of the meatloaf.

raw meatloaf in slow cooker, 5 potatoes wrapped in foil on top

How to make Slow Cooker Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes:

  • First, mix the meatloaf ingredients together in a bowl then shape it into a loaf in the slow cooker
  • Scrub the potatoes and wrap them in foil. Place the potatoes along the edges of the meatloaf. Five potatoes fit perfectly for me.
raw meatloaf in slow cooker with potatoes wrapped in foil on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. Want to keep the heat in so the potatoes soften.
  • Remove potatoes, slice meatloaf and serve!
finished cooking meatloaf and baked potatoes in slow cooker

If you have a favorite meatloaf recipe, you can try it in place of mine, just make it about a 2 pound size. I know not everyone likes bell pepper in their meatloaf, but that’s how my mom made it, it smells so good while cooking.

slice of meatloaf, baked potato and corn on teal plate.

To plate this meal I removed the potatoes onto a plate, sliced the meatloaf and served with corn. A salad would be great too!

This meal is great for those who are busy all-day and want to come home to a great meal. I hope you try it.

raw meatloaf in slow cooker with potatoes wrapped in foil on top.

Slow Cooker Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes

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Meatloaf and baked potatoes both cooked in the slow cooker at the same time.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 555kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. 7% fat ground beef
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 pepper
  • 25 saltine crackers, crushed
  • 5 Russet potatoes (small to medium sized)
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Instructions:

  • In a large bowl add the meat, eggs, onion, bell pepper, ketchup, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper and crushed saltines.. Mix together with a spoon or clean hands. If meatloaf seems to wet to form into a loaf add more cracker crumbs or if too dry add a touch more milk or ketchup.
  • Form the meatloaf into a loaf in the slow cooker. Wash and dry the potatoes and wrap each of them in foil. Place the potatoes on top of the meatloaf toward the sides of the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

Nutritional information is an estimate. If you have a special diet please use your own calculations. 

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 936mg | Potassium: 1715mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 8mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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Try my other Slow Cooker Meatloaf Recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Homestyle Meatloaf
  • Slow Cooker Venison Meatloaf
  • Slow Cooker Bacon Barbecue Meatloaf
  • Slow Cooker Stove-Top Turkey Meatloaf
  • Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Meatloaf
  • Slow Cooker Taco Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers
  • Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner (with meatloaf)

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    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      January 21, 2023 at 3:55 am

      Could you bake in oven?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 21, 2023 at 8:54 am

        Depending on the size of your potaotoes it may work. Though I personally start my potatoes a little ahead of of my meatloaf when I cook in the oven.

        Reply
    2. Debby Yarian says

      January 7, 2023 at 8:08 am

      I’m wondering if you cook this recipe on high or low. I love your recipes and has helped during my knee surgery recovery. Have a great day….Debby yarian

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 7, 2023 at 8:16 am

        On low. The full recipe is in the recipe card.

        Reply
    3. Sally says

      January 7, 2023 at 5:22 am

      Do you add water in bottom of slowcooker

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 7, 2023 at 8:18 am

        No.

        Reply
    4. Dena Callahan says

      October 28, 2022 at 9:11 am

      I am just wondering if the meatloaf will get done in the middle. Mine was quite large & thick & I just want to ensure that it is done all the way through.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 28, 2022 at 12:52 pm

        Yes it for sure will. Keep the lid on the entire time.

        Reply
    5. Greg says

      September 9, 2022 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      Tried this. Super easy and very tasty. Great for a week night. Thank you!!!

      Reply
    6. Brit says

      July 27, 2022 at 2:16 pm

      How long would it take in an instant pot?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 27, 2022 at 3:40 pm

        Unsure, I’ve never tried. I apologize.

        Reply
    7. AP says

      February 2, 2022 at 6:47 am

      Can you make it with 1 lb meatloaf?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 2, 2022 at 11:48 am

        I have not tested. I’m unsure if the meatloaf will be overcooked by the time the potatoes are done.

        Reply
    8. Jan says

      October 8, 2021 at 11:36 am

      1/7 cup of milk?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 8, 2021 at 3:05 pm

        It should be 1/4 cup milk. There was a mistake when we changed over the recipe card recently. THANK YOU!

        Reply
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