Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings or casual gatherings. With their crispy skins and fluffy interiors, they offer a blank canvas for endless topping possibilities. Whether you’re enjoying them on game night with friends or as a comforting weeknight dinner, these baked potatoes promise satisfaction in every bite. Get ready to elevate your potato game with this simple and delicious recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- Your favorite toppings (e.g., ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup chives, 1 cup shredded cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the Russet potatoes thoroughly.
- Poke several holes in each potato using a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with coarse salt, rubbing to coat evenly.
- Place the seasoned potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes until soft inside.
- Cut a slit down the center of each potato, fluff the insides, and add your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium baked potato (173g)
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Sodium: 269mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg