Description
Baked Potato delivers crispy skin and fluffy interior straight from your oven to the plate. Perfectly seasoned with salt, pepper, and your favorite toppings, this classic comfort dish comes together in less than an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 medium potatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Seasoning:
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- salt
- ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 400°F, positioning the rack in the center to ensure even cooking.
- Grab a microwave-safe bowl and melt 4 tablespoons of butter completely, then whisk in 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, plus a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Thoroughly scrub each potato under cool running water, then use a fork to puncture several holes across the surface to prevent steam buildup.
- Roll each potato in the prepared butter mixture, ensuring complete coverage of the skin with the seasoned blend.
- Wrap each potato individually in aluminum foil, sealing edges tightly to lock in moisture during baking.
- Place the wrapped potatoes directly on the center oven rack and bake at 400°F for exactly 60 minutes, checking tenderness with a sharp knife.
- Remove potatoes from the oven, carefully unwrap the foil using tongs, and brush the remaining butter mixture over the hot potato skins for extra flavor.
Notes
- Select medium-sized russet potatoes with smooth, firm skin for the best texture and even cooking.
- Scrub potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt, but leave the skin on for added nutrition and flavor.
- Piercing holes prevents the potato from bursting and allows steam to escape during baking.
- Wrapping in foil helps retain moisture and creates a softer potato skin, but unwrap for the last 10-15 minutes to crisp up the exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg