Here’s a simple way to make a perfect baked potato 🥔✨
Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato (per person)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the potato. Prick it several times with a fork.
- Rub the potato with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Bake 45–60 minutes, until the skin is crisp and a fork easily pierces the potato.
- Slice open, fluff the inside with a fork, and add your favorite toppings.
Tips
- Crispier skin: Bake directly on the oven rack.
- Faster cooking: Microwave for 5–8 minutes first, then finish in the oven for crispiness.
- Loaded potato ideas: Cheese & bacon, chili & cheese, broccoli & cheddar, or sour cream & chives.
If you want a microwave version or a twice-baked potato recipe, I can give that too.
