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    Home » Recipes » Roasted & Baked Vegetables » Baked Potatoes

    Baked Potatoes Recipe

    Published: April 2, 2022 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: January 16, 2023 Leave a Comment

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    Baked Potatoes is a crispy out and fluffy flavor-loaded side dish. It is usually made with Russet Potatoes, oil, salt, and topped with sour cream, chives, and black pepper powder. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Baked Potatoes in the oven with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy.

    I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to show that the making process is simple and clear. This Oven Baked Potato is one of the flavorful side dishes that can be served for parties, get-togethers, or for lunch and dinner.

    Oven Baked Potatoes in a serving plate
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    • What is Baked Potato?
    • Ingredients
    • How to Bake Potatoes in Oven?
    • How long to Bake Potatoes in Oven?
    • Tips
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Related Recipes
    • Baked Potatoes Recipe Video
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    • FAQ

    What is Baked Potato?

    Baked Potato is flavor-loaded with fluffy insides and a crispy exterior side dish. It is basically made with moderate size Russet Potatoes, simple seasoning, and baked at high temperatures. And then generally topped with sour cream, chives, and black pepper powder.

    You might think is a baked potato is really flavorful and worth trying at home? Yes, it makes a perfect dish if it is baked at the right temperature with the right seasoning and flavorful toppings. Especially the fluffy insides of potatoes when combined with butter, sour cream, chives, and black pepper deliver an irresistible taste and flavor.

    So this post covers how to bake a perfect Potato in the oven with flavorful topping easily at home. And I believe it will make a perfect dish when you want to try something easy yet flavorful. Not only that it is also a perfect kids-friendly dish that your little one going to love.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients you will need to make this Baked Potato are basic and you should have most of them already in your pantry. So let's check out what are they.

    Baked Potatoes ingredients on a table
    • Russet Potatoes - Usually Russet Potatoes are considered best for baking as they are starchy and dense. And it makes a perfectly fluffy and filling side dish
    • Oil - I have used canola oil here but feel free to use olive oil or butter for rich flavor and taste
    • Butter - Butter to top the baked potato
    • Chives - Gives nice onion flavor to the food
    • Black Pepper Powder - For a slight heat and nutty flavor
    • Salt - As per your taste season the potatoes
    • Sour Cream - You can either use it or skip it. You can enjoy the potatoes the classic way topped with butter and black pepper or feel free to add some sour cream for extra flavor

    How to Bake Potatoes in Oven?

    The recipe I have shared here is a classic Baked Potato in the oven with basic toppings. Cooking the potatoes at high temperatures delivers a crispy outer skin and fluffy insides. So I recommend following the temperature that I have mentioned in the recipe card. So let's check out how to make this recipe below.

    Oven Baked Potatoes served on a plate

    Following are the high-level instructions to make this dish but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.

    • Prep the Potatoes - Wash the potatoes with cold water and scrub the dirt or debris using a food cleaning brush. Pat dry the potatoes using a clean kitchen towel
    • Prick - Poke the potatoes using a fork on all the sides
    • Season the Potatoes - Drizzle some cooking oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt. Give them a good rub and it helps to absorb the flavors from the salt and oil
    • Arrange it on Wire Rack - Place the seasoned Russet Potatoes on a baking tray with a wire rack. Using a wire rack helps the potatoes to cook evenly
    • Bake - Bake the potatoes in a preheated oven at 425° F for about 60 minutes or until it turns fork tender
    • Cool Down - Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool down slightly
    • Slit the Potatoes - Using a knife slit open the potatoes. Gently press the ends of the potatoes to wide open them. The Potatoes will be hot so make sure to use a kitchen towel
    • Fluff with Fork - Fluff the insides with a fork and top them with butter, sour cream, chives, and black pepper powder. Now the delicious Baked Potatoes are ready to taste and enjoy

    How long to Bake Potatoes in Oven?

    To make perfect oven Baked Potatoes, I would suggest you bake them in a preheated oven at 425° F for about 60 minutes or until fork-tender. You can also bake them at 350° F, 375 °F, 400° F, or 450° F and the baking time may range from 45 to 60 minutes. And it may also vary depending on the size of the potatoes that you are using.

    Tips

    • For Flavor and Taste - Rubbing with oil and salt on the poked potatoes delivers a nice flavor and taste to the dish
    • High Temperature - Baking the potatoes at high temperature delivers a super crispy outer and fluffy inside
    • Toppings - I have topped the potato with classic toppings like sour cream, chives, and crushed black pepper, but you can also add cheese, guacamole, or veggies of your choice

    Storage Suggestions

    You can store the Baked Potatoes in the refrigerator for a day in a closed container. You can also use the leftovers in making samosa filling, aloo chaat, or aloo gobi.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this Oven-Baked Potato with salad, vegetable soup, oven-baked chicken wings, garlic butter baked salmon, garlic butter chicken, grilled salmon, roasted broccoli, or similar other side dishes of your choice.

    Related Recipes

    You could also find similar recipes below and more roasted & baked recipes and potato recipes.

    • Oven Roasted Potatoes
    • Roasted Broccoli
    • Oven Roasted Cauliflower
    • Roasted Carrots
    • Roasted Green Beans
    • Oven Roasted Asparagus
    • Roasted Vegetables
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    Baked Potatoes Recipe Video

    I have also shared a detailed video of this Oven Baked Potato Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a perfect side dish at home. And you could also find this recipe in a story format.

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    Baked Potatoes served on a plate

    Baked Potato

    Baked Potato is a crispy out and fluffy flavor-loaded side dish. It is usually made with Russet Potatoes, oil, salt, and topped with sour cream, chives, and black pepper powder. This Oven Baked Potato is one of the flavorful side dishes that can be served for parties, get together, or for lunch and dinner.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep: 10 mins
    Cook: 1 hr
    Adjust 3 serving

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Russet Potatoes, washed
    • 3 tsp Oil
    • Salt, as needed
    • Sour Cream, for topping
    • 3 tsp Chives, chopped
    • 3 tbsp Butter
    • Pepper Powder, black, to sprinkle
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    Instructions
     

    To make Baked Potatoes in Oven

    • Wash the potatoes with cold water and scrub the dirt or debris using a food cleaning brush. Pat dry the potatoes using a clean kitchen towel
      Washed and dried Russet Potatoes in a plate
    • Poke the potatoes using a fork on all the sides
      Poking the Potatoes with fork
    • Drizzle some cooking oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt. Give them a good rub and it helps to absorb the flavors from the salt and oil
      Seasoning the Potatoes with oil and salt
    • Place the seasoned Russet Potatoes on a baking tray with a wire rack. Using a wire rack helps the potatoes to cook evenly
      Potatoes arranged in baking tray with wire rack
    • Bake the potatoes in a preheated oven at 425° F for about 60 minutes or until it turns fork tender
      Baking the Potatoes in oven
    • Remove the Baked Potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool down slightly. Using a knife slit open the potatoes. Gently press the ends of the potatoes to wide open them. The Baked Potatoes will be hot so make sure to use a kitchen towel
      Pressing the ends of silted Baked Potatoes
    • Fluff the insides of the Oven Baked Potatoes with a fork and top them with butter, sour cream, chives, and black pepper powder. Now the delicious Baked Potatoes are ready to taste and enjoy
      Oven BAked Potatoes with toppings

    To Serve

    • Serve this crispy out and fluffy inside Baked Potatoes with salad, vegetable soup, oven-baked chicken wings, garlic butter baked salmon, garlic butter chicken, roasted broccoli, or similar other dishes of your choice
      Serving Baked Potatoes in a plate

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    Notes

    1. For Flavor and Taste - Rubbing with oil and salt on the poked potatoes delivers a nice flavor and taste to the dish
    2. High Temperature - Baking the potatoes at high temperature delivers a super crispy outer and fluffy insides
    3. Toppings - I have topped the potato with classic toppings like sour cream, chives, and crushed black pepper, but you can also add cheese, guacamole, or veggies of your choice

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1potato | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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    FAQ

    What is Baked Potato?

    Baked Potato is flavor-loaded with fluffy insides and crispy exterior side dish. It is basically made with moderate size Russet Potatoes, simple seasoning, and baked at high temperatures. And then generally topped with sour cream, chives, and black pepper powder.

    How long does to bake a potato?

    To make perfect oven Baked Potatoes, I would suggest you bake them in a preheated oven at 425° F for about 60 minutes or until fork-tender. And it may vary depending on the size of the potatoes that you are using.

    Should you poke holes before baking a potato?

    Yes, pricking the potatoes with a fork helps the air to circulate while baking and also avoid exploding the potatoes.

    Should Potatoes be wrapped in foil to bake?

    No, this recipe does not require foil to wrap the potatoes. Wrapping the potatoes in foil also gives the taste of boiled potatoes.

    I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.

    If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

    Happy Cooking!

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