A Baked Potato is such a simple, inexpensive, easy, and delicious dish! Serve it plain or topped with chili, broccoli & cheese sauce, or loaded with bacon, cheese & sour cream.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time55 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked potato
Servings: 4
Calories: 186kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze
Ingredients
4russet potatoes, (about 10 ounce each = 2.5 pounds)
2teaspoonsolive oil
kosher salt
Instructions
Adjust oven rack so it is in the center of the oven and preheat to 450°F.
Wash the potatoes well and then dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel.
Poke each potato all over with a fork 8-10 times going about 1 inch deep. This will allow steam to escape.
Rub the potatoes lightly with oil and then rub with salt.
Carefully place potatoes directly on the wire rack (I like to place foil on the rack underneath to catch any drips). Bake until they can easily be poked with a fork (45-60 minutes depending on the size). Optimal internal temperature is 205°F. Other signs of doneness are hissing sounds and tiny bubbles coming rom the poked holes.
Cut the potatoes open immediately and fluff with a fork. Serve with desired toppings: Butter and salt & pepperChili, cheese, and green onionsSteamed broccoli and cheese sauceCheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives