Perfect Baked Potatoes Recipe

A perfectly baked potato is hard to beat. The skin is brown and crisp, coated in a sea salt crust. Once you pierce it with a fork, its soft, fluffy interior becomes apparent. If you are looking for an easy way to make the perfect baked potato, then look no further. Everyone loves a good baked potato, follow these tips and tricks to have the perfect baked potatoes every time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: copycat, easy recipe, potato recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 237kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Half Sheet Pan

Grey Dinnerware

Gibson Dinnerware

Nordic Pan

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Ingredients

1 8 Ounce Russet Potato
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Flaked Sea Salt

Instructions

First, preheat the oven to 425, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the potatoes while the oven preheats. Wash the potatoes well and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. After that, poke the potatoes with the tines of a fork a few times or a small paring knife to create small holes on their surface.
1 8 Ounce Russet Potato
Next, season the potatoes. Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with sea salt or kosher salt. Then place them on a baking sheet and place them in the oven to bake.
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil, 1 Teaspoon Flaked Sea Salt
Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes. Depending on the size of your potato, the baking time will vary. The larger the potato, the longer baking time you will need. Use oven mitts to remove the hot baking sheet from the oven.

Notes

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How to Tell if Baked Potatoes are Done

When potatoes are fully baked, the skin will appear wrinkly and papery on the outside. When piercing a potato with a fork, it should easily pierce the skin and slide into the fluffy interior. Another way to test if a baked potato is done is to give it a gentle squeeze. It should give and feel soft when gently squeezed.

Add Your Favorite Toppings

Dress up your potato with your favorite toppings or entertain your guests with a potato bar.

Here are a few ideas for you.

Bacon Bits
Sour Cream
Greek Yogurt
Butter
Salsa
Steamed Broccoli
Steamed Cauliflower
Top your potato with homemade chili
Chicken
Ham
Barbeque Sauce
Ranch Dressing
Shredded cheddar cheese or other cheese
Onions
Chives
Green peppers

How Do You Store Leftover Baked Potatoes

Let the baked potato cool completely and place in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator safely up to 5 days.

Baked potatoes place in an airtight container can be frozen up to 1 year.
To use, just thaw and reheat. If you pop them in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, the skin will crisp up again and the inside will be hot.

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