Oven Baked Potatoes
Oven Baked Potatoes are crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy and tender on the inside. All you need is some potatoes, olive oil and sea salt.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 246kcal
Ingredients
- 5-6 large Russet potatoes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt or kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
For topping
- 1/3 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Bacon bits
- 1 tbsp Sour cream
- Fresh green onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Start by washing and drying the potatoes. Pierce the potatoes with a fork a few times, about 4-6 times, depends how large the potato is.
- Next, rub olive oil all over the potatoes. You can use a baking brush as well.
- Sprinkle some sea salt all over the potatoes.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake them for about 45-50 minutes. Please note, the cooking time will vary based on how large the potatoes are. If using extra-large potatoes, give them additional 5-10 minutes to bake. The potatoes should be tender inside if you poke a fork into them.
- Flip the potatoes once or twice during the baking process. This will endure even baking.
- Once baked, serve with your favorite toppings and dressing, such as ranch, blue cheese, or sour cream.
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Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1753mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.6mg