How To Make Baked Potatoes
Fried, baked, boiled, broiled, roasted or grilled, the potato is the most versatile ingredient in any dish. Turn your potatoes into an appetizer, a side dish, or even a main dish. Just check out these potato recipes to believe it.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chives
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.
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Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
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Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
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Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the skins are crispy.
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Remove the baked potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
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Cut a slit in the top of each potato and gently squeeze the ends to open them up.
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Serve the baked potatoes hot with your choice of optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Calories : 220kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 36g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 4g
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