Classic Baked Potato 🥔🔥
Simple, fluffy inside, crispy skin outside—perfect as a side or loaded with toppings.
🧾 Ingredients (per potato)
- 1 large russet potato
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon bits, chives
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- Set oven to 425°F (220°C).
2️⃣ Prepare potatoes
- Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry.
- Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
3️⃣ Bake
- Place directly on oven rack or a baking sheet.
- Bake 45–60 minutes, until skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the center.
4️⃣ Serve
- Slice open the top, fluff the inside with a fork.
- Add your favorite toppings.
⭐ Tips
- Microwave shortcut: Microwave potato 5–8 minutes per side, then crisp in oven for 5–10 minutes.
- Extra flavor: Rub skin with garlic powder or paprika before baking.
- Loaded baked potato: Add cheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onions for a hearty side or meal.
If you like, I can also give a super-easy foil-wrapped baked potato recipe for camping or grill that’s foolproof.
Do you want me to do that?
