How to make Perfect Baked Potatoes (with yummy crispy skin)
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How to make Perfect Baked Potatoes (with yummy crispy skin)
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Baked potatoes are cheap, wicked easy, and SUPER tasty, especially if you make the skin crispy and delicious using this method! Makes a great dinner on their own or a side for a bigger meal.
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Ingredients
- 4 russet potato
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper
- crushed red pepper
- sour cream for serving, optional, etc
- butter
- scallions
- Bacon
- cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Clean potatoes well with water and a vegetable brush or clean towel. Dry.
- Pierce potatoes with a fork a few times to allow steam to escape.
- Rub potatoes with olive oil and season all sides with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
- Place potatoes directly on rack in oven with a roasting pan or baking sheet underneath, to catch drippings.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until fork-tender.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the skin lengthwise on top.
- Squeeze the sides of the potatoes to open up.
- Fluff the insides with a fork, and top with fixings.
Notes
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
888mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| 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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