Quick and easy baked potato
Discover a quick and easy baked potato recipe featuring crispy-skinned potatoes drizzled with olive oil, buttery goodness, and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a tasty side dish!
Cook time 5 min
Prep time 30 min
Ingredients:
4 potatoes1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
Baked potatoes are a classic comfort food that are simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying. This quick and easy recipe will guide you through making delicious baked potatoes using just a few ingredients. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or as a delectable side dish, these baked potatoes are sure to impress.
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt.
- Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Using a fork, poke holes all over each potato. This will allow steam to escape during baking and prevent them from bursting.
- Rub each potato generously with olive oil. This will help the skins become crispy.
- Optionally, you can sprinkle some salt over the potatoes for added flavor.
- Place the oiled potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. To check for doneness, insert a fork or skewer into the center of a potato; it should easily slide in and out.
- While the potatoes are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish.
- Shred the cheddar cheese if it isn't already pre-shredded.
- Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven.
- Using a knife, make a lengthwise slit on the top of each potato, creating an opening. Be careful as the potatoes will be hot.
- Gently press the ends of each potato towards the center to open them up more.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the open potatoes.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tops of the potatoes.
- You can let the residual heat from the potatoes melt the cheese, or you can place them back in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Transfer the baked potatoes to a serving plate.
- Serve them hot with your favorite additional toppings, such as sour cream, chives, or bacon bits, if desired.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to the potatoes before baking.
- Feel free to get creative with toppings—bacon bits, sour cream, chives, or sautéed onions all make great additions.
- To save time, you can microwave the potatoes for 5-10 minutes before baking to reduce the overall cooking time in the oven.
There you have it—a quick and easy recipe for baked potatoes that doesn't compromise on flavor. With a crispy skin and a buttery, cheesy interior, these potatoes are a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Whether served as a main course or a hearty side, they are sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 340kcal
Protein 9g
Carbohydrates 36g
Fiber 4.20g
Sugar 1.79g
Fat 33g
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