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.

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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. Jennifer says:

    Can u cook on medium or high to reduce the time

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      I have not tried, has anyone else cooked this on high?

  2. JoAnne Whitney Sims says:

    Hi, slow cooker meatloaf with baked potatoes sounds amazing. How many ounces should each potatoes be so they are all done in the 8 hours? Thank you.

  3. Tanya Akiva says:

    Can i substitute the milk with water?

  4. Michelle Annette Dean says:

    Just got done prepping this tonight for easy throw together in the morning! I just chopped my pepper and onion and mixed my seasonings with my eggs and milk and crushed my crackers. I also went ahead and wrapped my potatoes! That way tomorrow I can just mix it and form it and toss it and go! I’m sooooooo busy in the mornings! So excited to try this!

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      I’ve done the same thing! let me know how you like it.

  5. Jeremy E. says:

    Thanks for this recipe Sarah! I’m trying it tomorrow night for the wife and kids for the first time. I have a feeling it’s going to be a hit though!

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      I hope you love it!

  6. Pam says:

    Can you use insta pot

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      I have not tried. I would look up similar recipes online to see if there is an pressure cooker version.

      1. Anonymous says:

        My wife found a recipe at This old gal site for the instant pot. It does call for a special pan, like a small bundt cake pan. She got one on the internet.

  7. Kris Preiss says:

    I have made several of your recipes so far and love them all, your making me a better cook and I wasn’t to bad to start with ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you!!! Keep them coming.

  8. Dayle Johnson says:

    Looking forward to weekly newsletter.

  9. Jake says:

    Can you coom on med or high to reduce the time?

  10. L Y says:

    What would the cooking time be on high heat with 1 pound of meatloaf and 4 potatoes?