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The Best Baked Potatoes
The best baked potatoes are EASY to make! Use this simple recipe to get perfect baked potatoes every single time with minimal effort. Serve them simply, or load them up with your favorite toppings!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 230 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings
- sour cream
- green onions sliced
- cheese cheddar, shredded
- Bacon cooked, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Wash potatoes thoroughly and place on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the potatoes with the olive oil and rub it in with your hand or a pastry brush.
- Sprinkle both sides with salt.
- Bake for 30-50 minutes, exact baking time will depend on the size of your potatoes and the number of potatoes you are baking (see note).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
592mg
(25%)
Potassium
888mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
12.1mg
(13%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.