Jul 17 2026
Restaurants40 Steak and SeafoodBaked Potato Recipe

Baked Potato Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Side dish

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Ingredients

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Baked Potato Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry with a clean towel.

  3. 3

    Oil and Season

    Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Bake the Potatoes

    Place the prepared potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the inside is soft when pierced with a fork.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, cut a slit down the center of each potato, add butter, sour cream, and top with chives before serving.

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