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Baked Potatoes

The Best Baked Potatoes: Soft, Fluffy, and Totally Irresistible

Baked potatoes are a comforting and customizable dish, featuring crispy skin and fluffy insides, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes For optimal fluffiness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For crispy skin
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt For enhanced flavor
For the Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For creaminess
  • 1 cup Sour cream For tangy flavor
  • 1/4 cup Chives or green onions For garnish and flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Towel

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash the Russet potatoes under cold running water to remove dirt and dry them thoroughly.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over each potato and rub it in. Sprinkle sea salt all around.
  4. Arrange the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork, flipping them halfway through.
  6. Slice open each potato and fluff the insides with a fork.
  7. Top with butter, sour cream, and chives as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve baked potatoes as a side dish or enjoy them on their own with various toppings.

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