Here’s a simple, classic baked potato recipe that’s easy to make and versatile:
🥔 Classic Baked Potato
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato (or as many as you like)
- 1–2 tsp olive oil or butter
- Salt, to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, cheese, chives, bacon bits, butter
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the potato
- Wash the potato thoroughly and pat it dry.
- Prick it a few times with a fork so steam can escape.
- Rub with olive oil or butter and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake
- Place directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45–60 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the inside is soft.
- Serve
- Cut a slit in the top and fluff the inside with a fork.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
💡 Tips
- For extra crispy skin, brush with oil and sprinkle with coarse salt before baking.
- You can microwave a potato for 5–8 minutes to save time, then finish in the oven for crispiness.
If you want, I can make a fun viral-style baked potato post or a loaded baked potato recipe with toppings that looks amazing for social media. Do you want me to do that?
