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Easy Baked Potatoes

Easy baked potatoes made with russets, olive oil, and garlic salt. Crispy outside, fluffy inside. Simple side dish for any meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy baked potatoes, easy baked potatoes, oven baked potatoes, russet potatoes recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Julia Pacheco

Ingredients

  • 5-10 medium Russet potatoes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic salt

Instructions

  • Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Wash potatoes and place in dish.
  • Coat with olive oil and garlic salt.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 45–65 minutes until soft.
  • Let cool slightly and serve with toppings.

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Notes

  • Choose evenly sized potatoes for consistent baking.
  • Bake until fork tender in the center.
  • Reheat in oven for best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 2630mg | Potassium: 1111mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
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