Description
Fluffy baked potatoes with a crispy skin, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- Coarse salt
- Butter
- Sour cream
- Fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the potatoes under cold water and dry them thoroughly.
- Prick the potatoes with a fork several times.
- Rub the potatoes with coarse salt to season.
- Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, until tender.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then cut open and top with butter, sour cream, and chives if desired.
Notes
Ensure potatoes are completely dry before baking and do not wrap them in foil for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg