Perfect Baked Potato Recipe

Fully cooked baked potatoes cut in half and seasoned with salt, pepper, and butter.

4.85 from 39 votes

A Perfect Baked Potato has a crispy flavorful outside and a soft and fluffy inside. Learn my easy no-fail method for baking potatoes and serve filled with all your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, and chives.

Prep Time5

Cook Time55

Total Time1

Course: Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Baked Potato, How to Bake Potatoes, twice-baked potato recipe

Servings: potatoes

Author: Jessica Randhawa

Cost: $3

Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes
olive oil
flaky sea salt
Optional toppings - butter, salt, pepper, shredded cheese, or sour cream.

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Prepare potatoes. Scrub potatoes under cold water with a vegetable brush. Dry completely. Use a dinner fork to poke the potato several times, and on each side. Rub each potato with olive oil and coat generously with coarse salt.
Bake. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and bake for approximately 45-60 minutes, or until the inside is soft (you can check for doneness by squeezing the potato-just take care and make sure your hand is protected by an oven mitt or towel). Exact cooking time will vary depending on the size of your potatoes.
Serve. Remove from the oven and carefully cut down the middle using a small paring knife. Squeeze and top with butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper.

Notes

Nutrition information will vary depending on the size of your potatoes and types/amount of toppings included.
As written this recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan.

Originally published Sept 6, 2019

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