Description
Jacket potato recipes are a timeless favorite—simple, filling, and endlessly customizable. From crispy skins to fluffy centers, here’s your guide to the perfect baked potato.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (or red potatoes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon, chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Scrub the potatoes thoroughly and pat them completely dry.
- Pierce each potato 3 to 4 times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Rub the skins with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the skins are crisp and a knife slides easily into the center.
- Slice open, fluff the inside with a fork, and add your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra-crispy skins, bake directly on the oven rack. Try sweet potatoes for a flavor twist, and red potatoes for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jacket potato, baked potato, russet, red potato, toppings, easy dinner