We have so many favorite potato recipes. From scalloped potatoes to crispy oven-baked french fries and this amazing baked potato recipe. 

PERFECT BAKED POTATO RECIPE- 

There is nothing better than serving a perfectly cooked baked potato as a side dish. This baked potato in the oven is truly such a SIMPLE recipe and the potato has a crunchy and crispy outside and tender and fluffy insides. We love the added salt and the flavor it gives the potato! 

INGREDIENTS NEEDED- 

With just 3 basic ingredients that you most likely already have, you can have this recipe ready in no time! 

Potato– To get the ultimate baked potato you want to use Russet potatoes, aka Idaho potatoes. Make sure you use even-sized potatoes so that they cook evenly. Olive oil– The secret to this potato recipe is the olive oil, which gives you crispy and crunchy skin. Salt– Adding the salt to the skin of the potatoes is the key, but you can opt-out of the salt.

HOW TO BAKE A POTATO-

All you need is 5 minutes of prep time and then the oven does the rest of the work!

CLEAN– Scrub and wash the potatoes with water and a scrubber. Pat the potatoes dry.PREP– Add the potatoes to a baking sheet and drizzle with oil and rub all over the potato then sprinkle with salt.BAKE– Bake the potatoes at 425°F for about 55 minutes, or until the fork pierce through easily in the center of the potato. (Tip: Handle the hot potatoes with tongs.)

IS MY BAKED POTATO READY?

The key to making the perfect baked potato is to make sure the potato is fully cooked. How to know that your potatoes are done? When you pierce the potato with a fork, then it will easily slide into the middle. If the fork doesn’t pierce through easily then the potato needs more time to cook.

THE ULTIMATE LOADED BAKED POTATO-

The BEST way to serve baked potato is by loading it with toppings! Here are some of our favorite ways to serve baked potatoes for added flavor.

ButterSour CreamChivesShredded CheeseBacon BitsChiliBroccoli and Cheddar CheeseJalapenosGreen onionMushroom SauceLeftover hamGround Black PepperGuacamole

We love making a baked potato bar (charcuterie board style) and adding all these toppings to the bar!

SERVING IDEAS-

There are so many different ways that you can serve a baked potato! Here are some of our favorite ways:

BAKED POTATO BAR– for the best potatoes, we love serving them as a bar and adding a bunch of toppings to the bar.WITH SOUP– Baked potatoes go so well with a bowl of hearty soup like Creamy Vegetable Soup or Broccoli Soup.LIGHT LUNCH– Add the potato to a salad for a light lunch. Classic Caesar Salad, our Coleslaw, and even Greek Salad. WITH DINNER– Serve as a side dish to your entree.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-

Try these other side dish recipes-

Grilled VegetablesOven Roasted BroccoliAir Fryer AsparagusScalloped Potatoes