Description
Delight in crispy-skinned baked potatoes with fluffy interiors, perfect as a side dish or topped with your favorite fixings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Butter (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash the potatoes thoroughly and scrub off any dirt. Pat dry.
- Prick each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes until the skin is crispy and tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Slice each potato open, add toppings like butter, sour cream, and chives, and enjoy!
Notes
Choose russet potatoes for the best texture. Experiment with different seasonings for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg