Description
Baked potatoes in the oven are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a fluffy interior and crispy skin that can be customized with your favorite toppings. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, these delightful spuds evoke warmth and nostalgia, making every meal a joy. With an easy preparation process, you’ll have a delicious dish ready to impress family and friends in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Your favorite toppings (sour cream, chives, cheese, bacon bits)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Poke several holes in each potato using a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle liberally with salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Slice open each potato lengthwise, fluff the insides, and add your desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg