🥔 Classic Baked Potato
A simple, fluffy, and comforting potato—perfect as a side dish or topped with your favorite fillings. 🌿🧈
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Salt (coarse or kosher)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon bits, chives, butter, or herbs
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
2️⃣ Prepare potatoes
- Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry.
- Prick each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
3️⃣ Bake
Place potatoes directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet. Bake 45–60 minutes, depending on size, until skin is crisp and a fork easily pierces the flesh.
4️⃣ Serve
Slice open the top, fluff the inside with a fork, and add toppings as desired.
🍽️ Tips & Variations
- For extra crisp skin, rub with garlic powder or paprika before baking.
- Microwave first for faster cooking: 5–7 minutes per potato, then finish in the oven for crisp skin.
- Top with chili, steamed broccoli, or shredded chicken for a hearty meal.
I can also give you:
- 🧄 Garlic butter baked potato
- 🥓 Loaded baked potato with cheese & bacon
- 🥗 Healthy herb baked potato.
Do you want the loaded baked potato version?
