Slow Cooker Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes


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This Slow Cooker Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes recipe is a game-changer for your weeknight dinners. Perfect for busy families who want a satisfying dinner without all the fuss.

If you want a one pot chicken meal (with baked potatoes), you will love my Slow Cooker Cornish Game Hens and Baked Potatoes, or Pulled Pork and Sweet Potatoes.

meatloaf and baked potatoes in a slow cooker.

When it comes to convenience, this slow cooker meatloaf and baked potatoes recipe has you covered. By combining all the ingredients into one pot (including the potatoes), you save time on both prep and cleanup. The meatloaf recipe is my mom’s, which includes bell pepper! The house smells amazing while this cooks! If you want just meatloaf, try my classic slow cooker meatloaf recipe.

ingredients for slow cooker meatloaf and baked potatoes on a table.

Magic Meatloaf & Potatoes Ingredients

This recipe combines a hearty meatloaf with baked potatoes—all in one slow cooker:

  • Russet potatoes – Wrapped in foil and cooked right on top
  • Ground beef – Lean, perfect for slow cooking
  • Eggs, ketchup, and milk – For binding and moisture
  • Onion & green bell pepper – Classic flavor base
  • Saltines – Crushed, holds the meatloaf together
  • Seasonings – Garlic powder, salt, and pepper

Cook’s Tips and Variations

Ground turkey is a leaner option and works just as well in this recipe. Just be sure to adjust the seasonings to your taste preferences.

Sweet potatoes can be wrapped in foil instead of russets.

Prefer not to use foil? You can simply place the potatoes on top of the meatloaf unwrapped—works great too.

overhead of slow cooker meatloaf and baked potatoes.

Serving & Leftovers

Serve thick slices of meatloaf with one of the baked potatoes and your favorite toppings—like sour cream, chives, or shredded cheese.

Add a side of honey garlic carrots, southern fried corn, or a crisp garden salad for a full plate.

Use leftovers to make a sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and mayo or mustard; turn them into a breakfast hash with onions, peppers, and a fried egg; or freeze meatloaf slices in foil for easy lunches later.

slow cooker meatloaf and baked potatoes on a plate.
overhead of slow cooker meatloaf and baked potatoes.

Slow Cooker Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes

4.89 from 9 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Meatloaf and baked potatoes both cooked in the slow cooker at the same time.
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Ingredients 
 

  • 2 lbs. 7% fat ground beef
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 small white onion,, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper,, diced
  • cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 25 saltine crackers,, crushed
  • 5 Russet potatoes, (small to medium sized)

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.
    Important Note: The Meatloaf should form into a loaf easily; if the meat mixture is too dry, add more ketchup. If it's too wet and falling apart, add more crackers.
  • 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.
  • Slice and serve with your favorite baked potato toppings!

Nutrition

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:

Looking for more hearty slow cooker meals? Try a Complete Meatloaf Dinner or a cozy Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner—both are one-pot classics with meat and veggies.

For a flavorful twist, go with Bacon Barbecue Meatloaf or the nostalgic Lipton Onion Meatloaf, made with dry soup mix.

Want something different? Turkey Meatloaf offers a leaner option, while Venison Meatloaf is perfect if you’ve got wild game on hand.

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113 Comments

  1. Heidi says:

    Hello do you have to wrap the potatoes in foil?

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      No! I often do sweet potatoes and baked potatoes on top of pork without foil and they do fine.

  2. Beth says:

    Do you cook it on high or low for 8 hrs???

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      On low. It’s in the recipe box 🙂

      1. Molly says:

        How long would cook just the meat loaf?!

      2. Sarah Olson says:

        5-6 hours on low.

    2. Anonymous says:

      Can I cook without potatoes? If so how lovely Gn for meatloaf?

      1. Sarah Olson says:

        without potatoes I do 5-6 hours on low

  3. missy says:

    Do you think you could make this with ground turkey versus beef and maybe shorten the cooking time a little?

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      The potatoes will need 8 hours, let me know how it turns out if you try it.

  4. Diana Lopes says:

    I love this recipe already! Meatloaf and baked potatoes is one of my favorite combos!

  5. Cheryl says:

    OMG……..tried the beef enchiladas……….WOW!!! VERY VERY good!!!!

  6. Karen says:

    Would it hurt to only do 2 or 3 potatoes?

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      I think that would be fine!

  7. Penelope says:

    What crackers can I use in UK instead of Saltine crackers as we can’t get them here

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      any type of plain crackers. Do you have Ritz there?

      1. Cindy says:

        I can use Ritz?

      2. Sarah Olson says:

        Yes! Will work fine.

    2. tibbs says:

      Substitute ried bread crumbs for the crackers.

    3. Chell says:

      5 stars
      Penelope cream crackers adding half teasp Maldon salt per 100g or Italian crackers at Waitrose are nearly identical to Saltines. Got them from Nigella Lawson’s page.

    4. Nancee says:

      A little oatmeal works too. 1/4. Cup

      1. Sarah Olson says:

        Yes, my grandma did that!

  8. Sarah says:

    Did you pierce the potatoes before you wrapped them in foil?

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      No I’ve never pierced mine unless they are going in the microwave. It wouldn’t hurt the recipe if you did pierce them, I know many people are accustomed to doing that. 🙂

  9. Margie Crane says:

    Hi Sarah! This delicious recipe reminds me of one I have used, probably 45 years ago. My copy has been lost for a very long time. I actually cut it out from the box of crackers. I’m really looking forward to trying it in my Crock-Pot! Thanks!

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      I wonder if that’s where my mom got the idea!

  10. Barbara Buss says:

    Love the chicken recipe can’t wait to try the beef!

    1. Anonymous says:

      Would like the chicken and when you use the cooker do you put water under it so it doesn’t burn