Oven Baked Potato
Achieve potato perfection with this easy and delicious Oven Baked Potato recipe! Featuring crispy, flavorful skins and fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth interiors, these classic baked potatoes are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Using simple ingredients like Russet potatoes, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper, this recipe ensures perfectly seasoned potatoes every time. Elevate the experience with a pat of creamy butter, a dollop of tangy sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh chives for a burst of flavor. Ready in just over an hour, this hearty and satisfying dish is ideal as a comforting side or a standalone meal. Whether you're making dinner for the family or hosting guests, these perfectly oven-baked potatoes are sure to impress.
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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Step 3
Using a fork, pierce each potato several times all around to allow steam to escape during baking.
Step 4
Rub each potato with olive oil to coat evenly. This helps in getting crispy skins.
Step 5
Sprinkle each potato with kosher salt and black pepper, ensuring even coating on all sides.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Bake the potatoes for approximately 60 minutes or until the skins are crispy and a fork easily pierces the flesh.
Step 8
Once done, carefully remove the potatoes from the oven using oven mitts.
Step 9
Slice each baked potato open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
Step 10
Top each potato with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, allowing it to melt into the fluffy interior.
Step 11
Add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped chives for added flavor.
Step 12
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly baked potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1404.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2059.2 |
| Total Fat 99.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 47.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 181.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 843.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 272.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.5g | |
| Protein 39.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 353.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6757.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories