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Baked Potato Recipe

A perfect baked potato is simple to prepare in the oven, with crispy skin and a fluffy interiors. This basic recipe for how to bake a potato is foolproof.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 157 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium russet or Idaho potatoes (about 7 ounces each)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil spray
  • kosher salt
  • chives, sour cream, Greek yogurt, butter, salt and pepper (optional for topping)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Cook the potato for 3 to 4 minutes and then carefully flip and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Use a fork to prick a few holes into the potatoes all over. Place on the baking sheet, spritz the potato with olive oil and rub all over; sprinkle with kosher salt all over.
  4. For every extra potato you're making, add 1 minute for each side.
  5. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crisp and the potato is tender.
  6. If the potato is still hard, continue to cook in 1-minute increments until the potato is tender.
  7. Use a fork to fluff up the insides of the potato before adding your toppings.
  8. Slice open each potato. Assemble with all the fixins you like.

Notes

  • Meal Prep: Bake potatoes ahead for the week. To reheat, place on a sheet pan and warm in 350F oven about 20 minutes, or microwave 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Refrigerate leftover potatoes for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1potato Calories 157kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 0.5g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157

% Daily Value*

Serving 1potato
Calories 157kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.