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Oven Baked Potatoes

The perfect baked potato is just a few simple steps away. Follow this easy method for how to bake a potato and get fluffy, flavorful baked potatoes every time!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large russet potato
  • 1 teaspoon oil vegetable or canola oil
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees and position racks in top and bottom thirds. Scrub and rinse potato (or potatoes) thoroughly with cold water. Dry well. Using a fork, poke 8 to 12 deep holes all over the potato.
  2. Place in a bowl and coat lightly with oil.
  3. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and place potato directly on the wire rack in the middle of oven. Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drippings.
  4. Bake 1 hour or until skin feels crisp but flesh beneath feels soft. Serve by creating a dotted line from end to end with your fork, then crack the potato open by pushing the ends towards one another. The potato will be hot and steamy, so be careful!

Notes

  • If you're cooking more than 4 potatoes, you'll need to extend the cooking time by up to 15 minutes.
  • If you're cooking more than 4 potatoes, you'll need to extend the cooking time by up to 15 minutes.
  • Now, once you have your Perfect Baked Potatoes, you're going to need some toppings to go with it! I'll give you some of my favorite ideas. If you have other ideas let us know in the comments below!
  • Simple: butter, salt, pepper, and chives
  • Loaded: sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onions, salt, and pepper
  • Tex Mex: salsa, cheddar cheese, black beans, guacamole and sour cream
  • Chili Cheese Potato: chili and cheddar cheese
  • Broccoli Cheddar Potato: broccoli and melted cheese

Nutrition Information

Serving 1potato Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 647mg (27%) Potassium 1539mg (44%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 179IU (4%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Serving 1potato
Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 647mg 27%
Potassium 1539mg 33%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 179IU 4%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

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