Perfect Baked Potatoes

Name: Perfect Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Butter and sour cream, for serving

Potatoes Side Dish Easy

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4 servings Easy

Total: 1 hr Active: 10 mins

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Ingredients (4)

4 russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Butter and sour cream, for serving

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Nutritional Information

Calories223
Fat3.57g
Saturated fat0.53g
Trans fat
Carbs44.26g
Fiber3.18g
Sugar1.52g
Protein5.24g
Cholesterol
Sodium577.49mg
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Rub russets with a little oil, season with salt, and toss directly in the oven—the perfect baked potato is a snap. For something fancier, top with Salsa Verde, Aioli, or Romesco.

We also recommend ou roast potato recipes for more.

by Chris Rochelle

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2With a fork, prick the potatoes all over about 6 times. Rub the potatoes with the oil and toss with the salt.
3Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack. Bake until tender, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
4Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving with butter and sour cream.

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