Perfect Baked Potatoes Recipe

In this post I’ll be sharing my Perfect Baked Potatoes Recipe.

The perfect, fluffy baked potato is easy to achieve. Potatoes baked lovingly in the oven are so much better than those cooked in the microwave. Sorry but it’s true, I don’t care what anyone says.

Unless you’re starving and haven’t eaten for days, take time to properly bake it. Your patience of waiting for the potatoes to bake in the oven will be well worth it.

I’ll take mine with plenty of butter, salt and pepper please! Hubs enjoys his baked potato with sour cream and consumes the entire potato, skin and all. Potato skins are highly nutritious.

The first step in preparing the perfect baked potato is the potato itself. As far as I’m concerned baked potatoes can only be made with Russet potatoes.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Russet Potato, medium to large, washed
• Aluminum Foil
• Kosher Salt

Perfect Baked Potatoes

Classic Dinner Side

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How to Make Perfect Baked Potatoes

Baked Potatoes made with Russet potatoes baked until the center is soft and fluffy are a classic side to many meals.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Servings: 2 Baked Potatoes

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Julia Jordan | Julia’s Simply Southern

Ingredients

• 2 Russet Potatoes medium to large, washed
• 2 Sheets of Aluminum Foil
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt

Instructions

• Wash the potatoes and dock one side with the tines of a fork 3 times. Place the potato in a sheet of aluminum foil. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Fold over the aluminum foil and roll up, twist each side then turn under.
• Place the potatoes on a sheet pan or directly onto the oven rack, set the temperature to 425°F.
• Bake 90 minutes or until softened when gently squeezed.
• Serve with your favorite baked potato seasonings and topping.

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Notes

Classic baked potato topping options include salt, pepper, butter, sour cream, bacon, chives and cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Sodium: 1187mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g

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