This post contains affiliate links. Click on the link to see our disclosure here.
Who doesn't like a baked potato? The inside of a baked potato is fluffy, and the outside is a little crispy. They are the perfect sides for many foods.
Our perfect baked potato is coated with a thin layer of oil, then sprinkled with sea salt for extra flavor. Top it with a pat of butter, and you have a great creamy, fluffy potato texture that most people love.
Baked potatoes are not only a delicious side dish, but they also make a great meal on their own. You can top them with anything that you like. A favorite is sour cream (or yogurt), cheese, bacon and chives. You can also add chili, pepper steak, salsa, and taco filling to have a whole dinner in a potato!
Ingredients for a perfect baked potato:
- Russet potato
- kosher/sea salt
- olive oil
- butter
Important things to know:
- Poke holes in the potato with a fork before putting it in the oven. They may burst in the oven, if you don't do that.
- If you wrap the potato in tin foil, you will not get crispy skin.
- Lightly oil the potato before putting it in the oven for a crisp skin.
Making the baked potato:
First, wash and dry the potato. Then, poke holes into all the sides of the potato.
Lightly oil the potato with olive oil and add a bit of salt, if you like. Then, place it in the oven on the rack and bake at 425ºF for about 50-60 minutes. Poke the potato with the tip of a sharp knife; if it goes through easily, the potato is done.
When the potatoes are done, add butter and the rest of the toppings that you like.
More toppings for your baked potato:
- butter
- sour cream
- cheese
- cheese sauce
- bacon
- chili
- chipped beef
- taco seasoning
Perfect Baked Potato
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
Ingredients
- Russet potato
- olive oil
- kosher/sea salt
- butter
Instructions
- Wash the potato and dry it thoroughly.
- Poke the entire potato with a fork until covered with little holes.
- Brush the outside of the potato with a little olive oil and sprinkle some salt onto the potato
- Put the potato into a 425ºF oven for 50-60 minutes or until the tip of a sharp knife can easily go through the potato.
- When done, cut through the top of the potato and push together from the side to push the potato filling upward.
- Add a pat of butter and the rest of the toppings that you like.
Some other recipes you might like
Baked Potato Bar(Opens in a new browser tab)
The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe(Opens in a new browser tab)
Comments
No Comments