How to Bake a Potato
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4 Potatoes
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Calories
511 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Bake a Potato
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Unlock the secret to the perfect baked potato with our step-by-step guide. Learn various cooking methods and topping suggestions for a scrumptious, customizable meal you'll love.
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Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- broccoli
- sautéed peppers
- jalapeño slices
- crispy fried onions
- Shredded meats
- chili
- Homemade nacho cheese sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Thoroughly scrub each potato to remove dirt. Using a fork, poke 8 to 10 sets of holes in the skins of each potato for ventilation.
- Rub each potato with a small amount of olive oil, then season generously with salt. Wrap each potato tightly in aluminum foil.
- Place the wrapped potatoes on a baking sheet to catch any juices that may leak out. Bake for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are soft.
- Carefully remove the potatoes from the oven and unwrap. Slice each potato in half lengthwise.
- Add 1 tablespoon of melted butter to the inside of each potato. Top with sour cream, chives, and any other desired toppings. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Scrub the dirt off of each potato. Use a fork to poke 8 to 10 sets of holes in the skins of each potato for ventilation. Rub with a small drizzle of cooking oil. Season generously with salt.
- Place potatoes on a microwave safe plate, and microwave for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Pressure cook on high for 12-18 minutes (based on the size of the potato).
- Scrub the dirt off of each potato. Use a fork to poke 8 to 10 sets of holes in the skins of each potato for ventilation. Rub with a small drizzle of cooking oil. Season generously with salt.
- Place potatoes on a microwave safe plate, and microwave for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- If potatoes are still firm, continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until tender.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Scrub the dirt off of each potato. Use a fork to poke 8 to 10 sets of holes in the skins of each potato for ventilation. Rub with a small drizzle of cooking oil. Season generously with salt.
- Place potatoes in air fryer, making sure there is ventilation around each potato, and cook for 20 minutes, then rotate and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Scrub the dirt off of each potato. Use a fork to poke 8 to 10 sets of holes in the skins of each potato for ventilation. Rub with a small drizzle of cooking oil. Season generously with salt.
- Place potatoes on a microwave safe plate, and microwave for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Pressure cook on high for 12-18 minutes (based on the size of the potato).
- Scrub the dirt off of each potato. Use a fork to poke 8 to 10 sets of holes in the skins of each potato for ventilation. Rub with a small drizzle of cooking oil. Season generously with salt.
- Place potatoes on a microwave safe plate, and microwave for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- If potatoes are still firm, continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until tender.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Scrub the dirt off of each potato. Use a fork to poke 8 to 10 sets of holes in the skins of each potato for ventilation. Rub with a small drizzle of cooking oil. Season generously with salt.
- Place potatoes in air fryer, making sure there is ventilation around each potato, and cook for 20 minutes, then rotate and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
511kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
699mg
(29%)
Potassium
1586mg
(45%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
641IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 699mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1586mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 641IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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