Description
Indulge in the comfort of a perfectly baked potato with this easy recipe. With a crispy golden-brown skin and a fluffy interior, these baked potatoes are ideal for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Top them with butter, cheese, or your favorite fixings for a delicious treat that brings warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 1 lb each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 4 tbsp butter (or sour cream/yogurt for a twist)
- Toppings of choice: shredded cheese, chives, bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the potatoes under running water and pat them dry.
- Poke several holes in each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle generously with sea salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Let cool slightly before slicing open and adding your desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium baked potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 16mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg