How To Bake Potatoes Like A Pro

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    250 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

How To Bake Potatoes Like A Pro

Make perfectly crispy baked potatoes in the oven for a simple dinner everyone will love.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 russet potatoes scrubbed and dried, large
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste, freshly ground
  • 1/4 ounce butter optional, for topping
  • 1/2 ounce sour cream optional, for topping
  • chives optional, for topping, diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Pierce the potatoes with a fork several times to allow steam to escape during baking.
  3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Remove the potatoes from the oven, let them cool slightly, then slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
  6. Top with butter, sour cream, and chives if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 23mg (1%) Potassium 893mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 68IU (1%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Potassium 893mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 68IU 1%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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