Baked Potatoes
Classic Baked Potatoes with crispy skins and fluffy centers—perfect as a side dish or loaded with your favorite toppings for a meal on their own. Easy, simple, and endlessly customizable!
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- Optional toppings: sour cream shredded cheese, bacon bits, chives, butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare potatoes: Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Season: Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake: Place potatoes directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until skins are crispy and insides are soft when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Slice open, fluff the insides with a fork, and top with butter, sour cream, cheese, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispy skins, bake directly on the oven rack with a baking sheet underneath to catch drips.
- Microwave for 5–7 minutes first, then bake for 30 minutes to cut down cooking time.
- Use russet potatoes for the fluffiest interior; Yukon golds will be creamier.
- Great loaded with chili, pulled pork, or veggies for a hearty meal.