Easy Baked Potato: 5 Simple Steps to Comforting Perfection
A simple and delicious baked potato recipe.
- 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 medium-sized potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, cheese, chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the potatoes under cold water.
- Poke holes in each potato with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Top with your favorite toppings and serve.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary based on potato size.
- For crispier skin, bake at a higher temperature.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg