Baked Potato Recipe

Relive those Wednesday night school memories with this customizable baked potato recipe! Perfectly baked potatoes, fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, ready to be loaded with your favorite toppings. Easy to make and endlessly delicious, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun family get-together. Get creative with your toppings and make it your own!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 869.4 kcal
Protein 108g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Potato

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How to Make Baked Potato

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and scrub 1 large russet potato thoroughly.
  3. Pierce the potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  4. Place the potato directly on the oven rack and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the center.
  5. Remove the potato from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  6. Using a fork, fluff the inside of the potato slightly.
  7. Carefully cut a cross shape into the top of the potato, creating four sections but not cutting all the way through the bottom.
  8. Add your desired toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

71 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

108g

Carbs

29g