Description
Baked potatoes in the oven are the epitome of comfort food, combining simplicity with endless possibilities. Imagine biting into a perfectly crispy-skinned potato, revealing a warm, fluffy interior just waiting to be topped with your favorite fillings—be it melted cheese, sour cream, or hearty chili. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you to create delicious oven-baked potatoes that are ideal for family dinners or as a versatile side dish for any gathering. With only a few key ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll impress everyone at the table with this classic dish that’s both satisfying and customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the Russet potatoes thoroughly.
- Poke holes all over each potato with a fork to prevent bursting.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle generously with sea salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the middle rack of the preheated oven.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato (173g)
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg