Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped chives, bacon bits, butter
- Additional flavoring: garlic powder, paprika, thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the potatoes thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
- Using a fork, poke each potato about 6-8 times to allow steam to escape.
- Rub each potato with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with salt and optional spices like garlic powder or paprika.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and a fork slides in easily.
- Once baked, carefully remove the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Slice open, fluff the interior with a fork, and add your favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped chives, or bacon bits for that authentic baked potato experience.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, consider broiling the potatoes for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator, wrapped in foil or plastic wrap, for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 160 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
