Go Back
+ servings
A baked potato split open, topped with butter, sour cream, and chopped spring onions.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of fresh black pepper
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter cubed
  • Sour cream optional
  • 1 tablespoon spring onions chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Using a fork, poke a few holes in the potatoes on all sides.
    Poking holes in raw potatoes with a fork, a step for How To Bake A Potato.
  • Rub the potatoes with olive oil. Season with black pepper and sea salt, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
    Potatoes seasoned with oil and salt, ready for oven baking.
  • Bake the potatoes for at least 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft inside and the skin is crispy. Remove from the oven.
    Two baked potatoes in a white baking dish.
  • Using a small paring knife, slice halfway through the potato and gently squeeze each potato open.
    Two baked potatoes, split open, on a baking sheet.
  • Top each baked potato with a tablespoon of butter, a dollop of sour cream, if desired, and the chopped spring onions. Serve warm!
    Oven baked potatoes topped with butter and green onions.

Tips & Notes:

  • Hole-poking gives you perfectly baked potatoes. During baking, steam escapes through the holes, which prevents the potatoes from exploding.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 393kcal (20%) Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 26g (40%) Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) Sodium: 101mg (4%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 1g (1%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.