Ingredients
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- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 8 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the potatoes thoroughly under cold water and dry them completely.
- Poke several holes in each potato with a fork to prevent bursting.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Let cool slightly, then slice open and add butter, sour cream, cheese, or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium baked potato (250g)
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 481mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 31mg