Simple Baked Potatoes
These simple baked potatoes make an easy, fuss-free side dish you can serve with just about any main protein. Dress them up with garnishes or leave them plain.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, baking potatoes, such as Russets or Idaho
- 2 teaspoons olive oil , for coating the potatoes
- Kosher salt, optional
- 3 tablespoons butter, for serving
- Optional garnishes: sour cream, chopped fresh parsley, shredded cheese, crumbled cooked bacon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes and pat dry. Rub the potatoes with the olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, if desired. Prick the potatoes in several places with a sharp fork or skewer.
- Arrange the potatoes on the oven rack and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Squeeze them or prick with a fork to test for doneness.
- Serve the baked potatoes with butter and your favorite garnishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 178IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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