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Perfect Baked Potato Recipe

Learn how to make the perfect baked potato every time while making it salt-crusted and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Servings: 5
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 5 large baking potatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°.
  2. Rinse the baked potatoes under cold water and rub with your hands to remove any dirt. Dry with a towel.
  3. Mix together the oil and salt in a medium-size bowl until combined.
  4. Taking one potato at a time add it to the bowl and completely coat it in the oil and salt.
  5. Place the potatoes once coated onto a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 375° for 60 minutes.
  6. When they are done cooking serve whole, or slice in the center and push the outsides to the middle and serve.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: Baked potatoes are meant to be eaten within an hour of making them.
  • How to Reheat: Place the baked potato in a pan or on a metal tray and bake in the oven at 350° for 15 minutes or until warmed. Likewise, you can microwave it until warm.
  • How to Store: Cover and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. These do not freeze that well, so I advise against it.
  • If you have a lot of leftover baked potatoes, they are excellent for making hash browns.
  • You do not have to salt the potatoes at all, but I do advise to at least coat in oil before baking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 1406mg (59%) Potassium 889mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 1406mg 59%
Potassium 889mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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