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Oven Baked Potatoes

These oven baked potatoes are perfectly cooked with a crispy outside and fluffy inside. The perfect simple and inexpensive side dish that can be customized with any number of toppings, and pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and seafood.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet potatoes approximately 6-8 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • toppings such as butter, sour cream, cheese and bacon
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  2. Scrub the potatoes under cold running water. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork or paring knife.
  3. Place the potatoes on the sheet pan. Brush the olive oil all over the potatoes, then season the potatoes generously with salt.
  4. Place the pan in the oven. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until skins are crisp and insides are tender.
  5. Let potatoes cool for 5 minutes. Cut a slit down the center of each potato and pull the sides back. Fluff the insides of the potatoes with a fork.
  6. Add toppings as desired, then serve.

Notes

  • If you're using larger or small potatoes than the size called for, you will need to adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • Choose potatoes that are similar in size so that they cook at the same rate.
  • For easy cleanup, line a sheet pan with foil, then coat the foil with cooking spray.

Nutrition Information

Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 11mg (0%) 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: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 11mg 0%
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.