Oven Baked Potatoes
Transform simple ingredients into culinary perfection with our Oven Baked Potatoes recipe, a timeless favorite that's crisp on the outside and irresistibly fluffy on the inside. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing side, these Russet potatoes are lovingly coated in olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper before roasting to golden perfection. With just 10 minutes of prep and an hour in the oven, this recipe delivers a satisfying combination of buttery indulgence and customizable toppings like sour cream and chives. Whether paired with your favorite entrée or savored solo, these baked potatoes are pure comfort food made effortlessly elegant.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Using a fork, pierce each potato a few times to allow steam to escape while baking.
Rub each potato with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Sprinkle kosher salt and black pepper over the oiled potatoes, distributing it evenly.
Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack. Optionally, place a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drippings.
Bake the potatoes for 60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and a fork can easily pierce the center.
Remove the potatoes from the oven using oven mitts and place them on a cutting board.
Slice each potato open lengthwise and fluff the interiors with a fork. If desired, add 1 tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt into the fluffy potato center.
Serve warm, garnished with sour cream and chopped chives, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2077 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.1 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.9 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 2272 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.6 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 6957 mg | 148% | |
*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.
