Oven Baked Potato
Discover the ultimate guide to irresistible Oven Baked Potatoes—a timeless favorite brought to perfection with a crispy golden skin and a soft, fluffy interior. This easy-to-follow recipe features large Russet potatoes coated in olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper for maximum flavor and crunch. After baking to perfection in just one hour, each potato is topped with a melting pad of creamy butter, a dollop of tangy sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh chives, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Ideal as a satisfying side dish or a hearty main, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the dinner table. Plus, with minimal prep and cleanup, it's the ultimate blend of simplicity and deliciousness for any home cook!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Chopped chives
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Using a fork, pierce each potato several times all around to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub each potato with olive oil to coat evenly. This helps in getting crispy skins.
Sprinkle each potato with kosher salt and black pepper, ensuring even coating on all sides.
Place the seasoned potatoes directly on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Position a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drips.
Bake the potatoes for approximately 60 minutes or until the skins are crispy and a fork easily pierces the flesh.
Once done, carefully remove the potatoes from the oven using oven mitts.
Slice each baked potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
Top each potato with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, allowing it to melt into the fluffy interior.
Add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped chives for added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly baked potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.0 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.7 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 843 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.1 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 6757 mg | 144% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
