Description
Sink your fork into the perfect comfort side dish—crispy-skinned, fluffy-centered Oven Baked Potatoes. Whether you’re building out a quick lunch, planning an easy dinner, or searching for flexible food ideas for gatherings, this easy recipe has your back. It’s an all-American favorite that transforms humble potatoes into a buttery, savory, and satisfying bite. Plus, it’s perfect for those looking for quick dinner recipes, healthy snack options, or meal prep staples. With minimal ingredients and maximum comfort, this is one dish you’ll turn to again and again.
Ingredients
4 Russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Scrub and dry the potatoes.
2. Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Prick with a fork a few times.
3. Place potatoes directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet and bake for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender.
4. Let cool slightly. Slice open and fluff the interior with a fork.
5. Add butter and load with sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, place potatoes directly on the oven rack with foil below to catch any drips.
Use leftover baked potatoes to make home fries or breakfast hash the next morning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked potato
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked potatoes, crispy potatoes, comfort food, easy dinner, side dish