Description
Oven baked potatoes are a simple and delicious side dish that pairs well with many meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs like rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes.
- Prick each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust baking time based on potato size.
- You can add toppings like butter, sour cream, or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Oven Baked Potatoes