Description
Baked potatoes are a classic comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any meal. With their crispy, golden skins and fluffy interiors, these versatile spuds can be tailored to suit any taste. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, baked potatoes serve as a delicious canvas for your favorite toppings. Whether you enjoy them with butter, cheese, or chives, each bite promises a delightful explosion of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 4 tablespoons butter (optional)
- Assorted toppings (sour cream, cheese, chives, bacon bits) as desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender; test doneness by piercing with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, slice open, fluff the insides with a fork, and add butter and preferred toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium russet potato (173g)
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg