Perfect Baked Potato Recipe

 

Crispy Skin, Fluffy Inside – The Ultimate Comfort Side Dish

Looking for a simple, delicious, and filling dish? This Perfect Baked Potato recipe delivers crispy skin and a tender, buttery inside every time. Whether served as a side or loaded as a main, it’s an easy classic you’ll return to again and again.

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Ingredients

• 2 large Russet potatoes

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives

• Optional: sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon bits, garlic butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prepare the Potatoes

• Wash and scrub potatoes thoroughly.

• Dry completely with a towel.

• Prick each potato 3–4 times with a fork.

• Rub with olive oil or melted butter.

• Sprinkle with salt for a crispy skin.

3. Bake

• Place potatoes directly on the oven rack or a baking tray.

• Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until skin is crisp and a fork easily pierces the center.

4. Serve

• Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

• Slice open lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork.

• Add a pat of butter, chopped green onions, and season with black pepper.

• Optional: top with sour cream, cheese, or your favorite toppings.

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️ Serving Suggestions

• As a side for steak, chicken, or grilled fish

• Loaded with toppings as a main course

• Great for meal prep or easy dinners

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Why You’ll Love This Baked Potato

• Super easy with no special tools required

• Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian

• Crispy outside, fluffy and buttery inside

• Fully customizable with your favorite toppings