Description
Learn how to make delicious crispy baked potatoes with this easy recipe. Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these baked potatoes are a versatile and satisfying dish that you can customize with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 russet potato
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Optional Toppings:
- Butter
- Sour cream
- Scallions
- Cheese
- Bacon crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the potato: Scrub the potato under cold water, pat dry, and prick all over with a fork.
- Season and bake: Place the potato on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, sprinkle salt, and bake for about 1 hour until tender.
- Finish and serve: Slice open the potato, fluff the insides, add desired toppings, and serve hot.
Notes
- Choose potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking.
- Experiment with different toppings to create unique flavor combinations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1760mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
