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These super Easy Baked Potatoes are minimal effort, a few ingredients and result in a crispy skin, tender inside oven, flavorful baked potato. The perfect accompaniment to any dish or enjoy these as the star of mealtime.

Easy Oven Baked Potatoes

These super Easy Oven Baked Potatoes are minimal effort, only a few ingredients and will result in a crispy skinned, yet tender baked potato. They are the perfect accompaniment to any dish or enjoy these as the star of mealtime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Your favorite toppings

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F
  2. While the oven is preheating, scrub the potatoes clean and dry them.
  3. Poke holes all over the potatoes with a fork for ventilation.
  4. Place potatoes on a baking sheet or baking dish. Evenly distribute and rub 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the 4 potatoes. Season each potato on both sides with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the sheet pan in the oven. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is soft. Insert a knife into the potato to check.
  6. Let cool slightly to be able to handle.
  7. To serve: Cut a slit along the top with a sharp knife and fluff the insides with a fork.
  8. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use sweet potatoes in place of the russet potatoes.
Topping suggestions: chili, cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chives, bacon, avocado, taco meat, shredded chicken, queso, and additional seasonings.
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