Baking Potato Recipes: 5 Delicious Ways to Savor Every Bite
Simple and delicious baking potato recipes for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chives, cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and scrub the baking potatoes under cold water.
- Poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Cut open and add your desired toppings.
Notes
- For crispy skin, do not wrap the potatoes in foil.
- Adjust baking time based on potato size.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg