Quick Baked Potato
Get dinner on the table effortlessly with this Quick Baked Potato recipe—a classic comfort food that's simple, savory, and satisfying! Featuring a perfectly crisp, golden skin and a fluffy, tender interior, this single-serving delight is ready in under an hour with just a few pantry staples like olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The preparation couldn't be easier: scrub, season, and bake for a fuss-free dish that pairs beautifully with your favorite toppings, such as creamy butter, tangy sour cream, and fresh chives. Ideal as a side dish, light meal, or snack, this recipe delivers all the flavors of a traditional baked potato in a fraction of the time. Perfectly customizable and irresistibly delicious, this baked potato is your go-to solution for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Russet potato
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (optional) Butter
- 1 tablespoon (optional) Sour cream
- 1 teaspoon, chopped (optional) Chives
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the potato thoroughly under running water and scrub with a brush to remove dirt. Pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Using a fork, poke holes all around the potato (about 6-8 times) to allow steam to escape while baking.
Rub the potato with olive oil, ensuring the skin is evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Place the potato directly on the middle oven rack, and bake for 45 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the inside feels soft when pierced with a fork.
Remove the potato from the oven and let it cool slightly before handling.
Slice the potato open lengthwise, fluff the inside with a fork, and add optional toppings like butter, sour cream, and chives if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick baked potato!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1304 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1700 mg | 36% | |
*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.
