Description
Baked potatoes are a comforting classic that elevates any meal with their crispy skin and fluffy interior. This simple oven-baked recipe allows you to create deliciously satisfying potatoes that serve as the perfect canvas for your favorite toppings, from butter and cheese to sour cream and chives. Easy to prepare, these versatile spuds will impress your family and friends during cozy dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 8 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 4 tbsp butter
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chives, bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the Russet potatoes under running water until clean. Pat dry with a towel.
- Poke several holes around each potato with a fork. Drizzle olive oil over them and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, cut open, and add butter along with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato (227g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg