Perfect Baked Potatoes: Easy and Delicious Family Comfort Food
Learn how to make the perfect baked potatoes for your family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly.
- Poke holes in each potato with a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Cut open the potatoes and add your desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Experiment with different toppings like bacon bits or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 261
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 284 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Perfect Baked Potatoes, baked potatoes, family comfort food