How to Make Baked Potatoes
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How to Make Baked Potatoes
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Potatoes are oven-baked until the skin is crisp, and the insides are soft, white, and fluffy. Top with bacon, sour cream, cheese, or chives for the perfect side dish.
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Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes or Idaho potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Scrub potatoes to remove any dirt or debris. Dab dry with paper towels.
- Poke each potato with a fork to pierce the skin about 5-6 times per potato.
- Rub the outside of each potato with olive oil and season with Kosher salt.
- Place potatoes directly on the middle rack of your oven and bake 45-55 minutes. (I place a small piece of foil on the rack below to catch any drippings).
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Poke each potato with a fork 5-6 times to prevent them exploding from steam buildup.
- For a softer skin, wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil before they go in the oven. This helps to steam the skin keeping it from crisping up. I prefer crispy skin so I do not wrap them in foil!
- If you are cooking potatoes with something else that requires a different temperature, alter the baking times for potatoes accordingly:
- Cooking times can vary based on the size of the potatoes, so poke with a fork to test that they are soft at the center.
- 350°F 60 to 75 minutes
- 375°F 50 to 60 minutes
- 400°F 40 to 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
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Calories
230
(12%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
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 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| 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.
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