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Baked potato topped with butter, salt and pepper.
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Perfect Baked Potato Recipe

from kristineskitchenblog.com
The best baked potato recipe! These baked potatoes are perfectly fluffy inside and have delicious crispy skins seasoned with salt. Serve them as a side dish or a main course, with your favorite toppings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 medium russet potatoes*
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • coarse kosher salt or flaked sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scrub potatoes and pat them dry. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Prick potatoes a few times with a fork.
  • Rub olive oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle all sides generously with salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-70 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork. The cook time will depend on the size of the potatoes.
  • To split potatoes open, cut lengthwise through the top and then press gently on the two ends. Serve potatoes with toppings, as desired.

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Notes

  • You can use this recipe to make more or less baked potatoes. Place them in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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