Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining a crispy skin with a fluffy interior. This easy-to-make dish is not only satisfying but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite toppings. Whether served as a side or the main event, baked potatoes will delight your taste buds and warm your soul.
- 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 (approximately 8 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter (or sour cream/Greek yogurt)
- Assorted toppings (cheese, chives, bacon bits, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the Russet potatoes under running water and pat dry.
- Poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt, rubbing it into the skin.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when squeezed gently.
- Carefully slice open each potato, add butter or your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked potato (8 oz)
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 581 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg