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A classic whole baked potato with crisp skin, fluffy interior, and melted butter made easily in the oven.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter for serving

Equipment

  • oven
  • Fork
  • baking sheet Optional for catching drips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly.
  3. Rub potatoes with oil or melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Poke 4 to 5 holes in each potato with a fork.
  5. Bake directly on oven rack for 45 to 60 minutes until tender.
  6. Slice open, fluff inside, and top with butter before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use russet potatoes and bake directly on the oven rack for crisp skin.

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