Baked Potato Recipe
Make Baked Potato Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Potatoes
Coating
Toppings (optional)
Method
Potatoes
- 1
Preheat oven and prepare potatoes
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub the russet potatoes under cold running water to remove all dirt. Pat them dry thoroughly with a clean towel. Using a fork, prick each potato all over (about 6–8 times) to allow steam to escape during baking.
- 2
Coat potatoes
Place the dried, pricked potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly over the potatoes and roll them so the skin is coated. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper over the potatoes, rubbing gently so the seasoning adheres to the skin.
- 3
Bake
Arrange potatoes on the baking sheet with space between them. Bake in the preheated oven for 45–60 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the skins are crisp and a paring knife or skewer slides into the center with little resistance. For medium potatoes expect about 50 minutes; larger potatoes may need up to 65 minutes.
- 4
Rest
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow steam to settle inside, which makes them easier to split and fluff without drying out.
Toppings (optional)
- 5
Prepare toppings
While potatoes bake or during the last 10 minutes of baking, prepare the toppings. Slice or crumble 4 slices of cooked bacon. Shred 1 cup cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded. Thinly slice 2 tablespoons chives. Measure out 4 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup sour cream.
- 6
- 7
Assemble
Place 1 baked potato on each plate. Immediately add 1 tablespoon (approx.) unsalted butter into the hot cavity so it melts into the flesh. Spoon 2 tablespoons sour cream on top, then sprinkle about 1/4 cup shredded cheddar, 1 slice worth of crumbled bacon, and 1/2 tablespoon sliced chives. Finish with a light pinch (about 1/8 tsp) of salt and a grind of black pepper to taste.
- 8