Perfect Baked Potato Recipe
With crispy, seasoned skin, a tender inside, and all the best toppings this perfect baked potato is a favorite classic!
Servings: 4 potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Wash potatoes with a stiff brush and cold water, then pat dry. Use a fork to poke 8–12 deep holes all over the surface of each potato to let the moisture escape during cooking.
- In a large bowl, coat potatoes lightly coat with oil and salt. Then place potatoes in the oven directly on the middle rack (or on a foil-lined baking sheet).
- Bake for 1 hour, until the skin is crisp and the flesh feels soft.
- Let potatoes cool a bit until you can handle them. Create a dotted line from end to end of each potato with your fork, then crack the potatoes open by squeezing the ends toward each other. Serve with any desired toppings (see Recipe Tip).
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Notes
Topping Ideas: The possibilities are almost endless when it comes to loaded baked potatoes! Here are some of the best toppings to try: pulled pork, leftover chili, chopped bacon, salsa, chives, chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, gorgonzola cheese, blue cheese, scallions and chives.
Nutrition
Serving: 1potato | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg