Description
Learn how to bake the perfect potatoes for your ultimate potato bar. This easy recipe creates fluffy, crispy-skinned potatoes ready for all your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove dirt.
- Using a fork, poke 4–5 holes in each potato to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a fork slides easily into the center of the potato.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving or setting up your baked potato bar.
Notes
- For crispier skin, bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- You can prepare the potatoes ahead of time and reheat them at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with a variety of toppings to match your guests’ preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked potato
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg