Here’s a simple, classic way to make a baked potato 🥔
Oven-Baked Potato
Ingredients
- 1 large potato (russet works best)
- Olive oil (optional)
- Salt
Steps
- Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the potato clean and pat dry.
- Poke it 4–6 times with a fork (important so it doesn’t burst).
- Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt (optional but tasty).
- Place directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Bake 45–60 minutes, until the skin is crispy and a fork goes in easily.
Quick Microwave Version
- Wash and fork-poke the potato.
- Microwave on high 5 minutes, flip, then 3–5 more minutes until soft.
(Skin won’t be crispy, but it’s fast.)
Topping Ideas
- Butter + salt
- Sour cream
- Cheese
- Beans
- Broccoli
- Chives
If you want, I can help you make it extra crispy, loaded, or healthy-style—just say which 👍
