Description
Baked potatoes in the oven are the ultimate comfort food that transforms simple ingredients into a delicious, satisfying meal. With crispy skins and fluffy interiors, these versatile spuds can be topped with your favorite ingredients, making them perfect for any occasion?from family dinners to movie nights. Follow this easy recipe to create baked potatoes that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Toppings of choice (sour cream, chives, cheese, bacon bits)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425?F (220?C).
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes thoroughly. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when squeezed gently.
- Let cool slightly, then fluff the insides with a fork and add your favorite toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked potato (about 200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg