Description
Baked potatoes in the oven are a comforting classic, offering a perfect blend of crispy skin and fluffy interiors. Ideal for any meal, they can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Optional toppings: sour cream, cheese, chives, bacon bits
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2. Scrub the potatoes under cold water and dry thoroughly. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
- 3. Rub olive oil on each potato and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 4. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- 5. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when squeezed.
- 6. Slice open and add your favorite toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium Russet potato (173g)
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg