BAKED POTATO RECIPE

 

Baked Potato🥔. This is the fastest way to make baked potatoes, ready in minutes. It’s crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked and fluffy on the inside Must express
🥔 PERFECT BAKED POTATO RECIPE

📋 Ingredients:

* 2 large **Russet potatoes**
* 2 tablespoons **olive oil** or **melted butter**
Salt. to taste
Black pepper**, to taste
2 tablespoons **chopped green onions or chives
Optional toppings:
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Crispy bacon bits
Garlic butter
Grated parmesan

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. **Preheat the Oven**
* Preheat your oven to **425°F (220°C)**.

2. **Wash and Prep the Potatoes**
* Scrub the potatoes well and dry them completely.

* Use a fork to **pierce each potato 3–4 times** on all sides.

3. **Season**
* Rub each potato with olive oil or butter.

* Sprinkle generously with salt (you can also add garlic powder or herbs).

4. **Bake**
* Place directly on the oven rack or on a baking tray lined with parchment.

* Bake for **45 to 60 minutes**, depending on size, until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the center.

5. **Serve**
* Cut the potato open lengthwise.
* Fluff the inside with a fork.

* Add a **pat of butter**, sprinkle with **salt, pepper**, and **chopped green onions**.

* Finish with your favorite toppings.

Enjoy.