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How to Bake a Potato
Learn how to bake a potato with this easy step-by-step method and perfect cook time in the oven- includes baking tips and loaded potato ideas
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F
- Wash the potatoes well, dry with a paper towel, and rub (or use a brush) with olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Prick the skins of the potatoes with a fork.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the skin crisps and puffs and the potatoes are easily pierced.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before cutting open. Serve as desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezing Instructions: Freeze cool baked potatoes solid before wrapping in foil and placing it a freezer bag. They will keep well for up to 3 months.
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition Information
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
888mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.