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Baked Potatoes

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 russet potatoes large in size, washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F, and line a medium-size baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Poke the potatoes with a fork, and rub each of them with olive oil, salt and pepper.
    4 russet potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Arrange the potatoes on the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour or until a knife comes out easily when poked into the centers.
  • Allow the potatoes to cool for 15 minutes before slicing them open and fluffing Serve with a pat of butter, salt and pepper, freshly minced chives and sour cream if desired.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 baked potato. Actual calories will vary.
 
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Nutrition Facts
Baked Potatoes
Serving Size
 
1 potato
Amount per Serving
Calories
484
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
608
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
2227
mg
64
%
Carbohydrates
 
97
g
32
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
8
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
 
72
mg
7
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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