baked potato recipe

Baking a potato is easy and takes zero kitchen skill, but there are a lot of ways you can go wrong. Here are our top baked potato tips for perfect results every time. (Spoiler: You don't need to bake the potato in foil.)

How to Bake a Potato in the Oven

russet potatoes, scrubbed

olive oil

Kosher salt

black pepper

What's the most necessary baked potato topping?

I actually prefer a modest amount of Ranch salad dressing on my baked potato & I'm not a Ranch fanatic-- I just prefer it for baked spuds.  If not Ranch- then good ole butta, salt & peppa.

I followed this recipe to the letter and the potato was not done!  I was hard as a rock and I had to place in the microwave to complete.  The one hour and five minute cooking time was way too short.

Yum!! I added some oil, salt, pepper, butter, cheddar cheese and sour cream. It was amazing 😍

Best Baked potatoe recipeI have ever tried. Baking the potatoes at 350 is perfect for a crispy skin and soft inside. Most other recipes say to bake at 400 but that makes the skin almost burnt and the inside is still a little too hard. Love this recipe for baking perfect baked potatoes!

I have not tried it but I sure will and believe I am going to love it.

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Here's How To Make PERFECT Baked Potatoes

The perfect loaded baked potato, fluffy and creamy on the inside with crispy skin and packed with flavor from toppings like Greek Tzatziki sauce, olives, tomatoes, and feta!

Mediterranean Loaded Baked Potato Recipe

russet potatoes

Extra virgin olive oil

Black pepper

oregano

Greek Tzatziki Sauce (I use this recipe)

parsley flakes

tomato,

Greek olives

feta cheese

Wash and scrub the potatoes clean. Dry completely.

Poke holes all over the potato using a fork – about 5 to 6 times. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, and prick them in several places with the tines of a fork. Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are super soft and fork-tender and the skin is nice and crisp (can take up to 75 minutes).

While the potatoes are baking, make the Tzatziki sauce according to this recipe, if using, and prepare the remaining toppings.

When the potatoes are ready, remove from the oven and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Slice each open wide, and scoop the potato flesh out into a bowl. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper, and dried oregano. Mash with a fork.

Now, scoop the mashed potatoes back into the skins. Using your hands, reshape the potatoes if needed, then top with the Tzatziki sauce and the remaining Mediterranean toppings to your liking. Enjoy!

We are huge fans of Mediterranean dishes.  My family is going to go crazy for these potatoes.

Love the topping of this baked potato! I am used to making such one with the sour cream on top only... Thanks for a great idea!

Ooh these sound so fresh and tasty, with that combination of tomatoes and feta. I love a baked potato loaded with anything, and these are sure to be a fast favorite.

I have never thought of making a loaded potato like this but it was a hit with the whole family, thank you!!

Check out this recipe for super deluxe spinach-artichoke baked potatoes from Delish.com.

Spinach-Artichoke Baked Potatoes

russet potatoes, washed and scrubbed clean

vegetable oil

kosher salt

cream cheese, softened

sour cream

c. mozzarella

Parmesan cheese

artichoke hearts,

c. baby spinach chopped

Garlic clove, minced

I made this recipe today and it was good.  I love artichoke and spinach.  However I did not have any mozzarella or parmesan cheese....so I substituted with shredded Mexican Four Cheese (Kraft).  I will say that it could use a lift with some enhanced flavors....Any recommendations please pass them on....but I will make this again.   
Thanks!

I love this idea, but the recipe needs help, like maybe butter on potato first, then a better spinach artichoke mix, next time I'm gonna make my dip and put it in this, and the potatoes took a lot longer to cook than this recipe and I followed it to a T

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Give the old baked potato a major upgrade.

Spinach & Artichoke Baked Potatoes = The Ultimate Comfort Food

These oven baked potatoes are perfectly cooked with a crispy outside and fluffy inside. The perfect simple and inexpensive side dish that can be customized with any number of toppings, and pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and seafood.

Oven Baked Potatoes

potatoes

salt

toppings such as butter, sour cream, cheese and bacon

cooking spray

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.

Scrub the potatoes under cold running water. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork or paring knife.

Place the potatoes on the sheet pan. Brush the olive oil all over the potatoes, then season the potatoes generously with salt.

Place the pan in the oven. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until skins are crisp and insides are tender.

Let potatoes cool for 5 minutes. Cut a slit down the center of each potato and pull the sides back. Fluff the insides of the potatoes with a fork.

Add toppings as desired, then serve.

Baked potatoes are a staple at our house. We LOVED this recipe and I personally loved how easy it was! 10/10 recommend.

I can never say no to good old baked potatoes. Such a wonderful recipe to keep handy!

The best side dish ever! They come out crispy and fluffy every single time!

My kids love baked potatoes so I find myself making this recipe often! It always turns out well - and they have fun loading up the potatoes with their favorite toppings!

These potatoes were so good!! Perfect for a side dish with our dinner. Kids asked for seconds!

The perfect baked potatoes. Love the photos! Thanks for the step by step guide, you've totally inspired me for dinner tonight.

You cannot go wrong with a baked potato for dinner, super filling and very versatile.

We made these loaded baked potatoes for dinner tonight and they were the perfect, easy weeknight meal! My kids loved them too!

Wonderful tips on how to make the potatoes perfect! We tried them last night with the Russet potatoes, as recommended and they were simply delicious! Great article and recipe!

I always love how these turn out! So easy and perfect every time. Thanks for sharing!

Love the crispy outside of these potatoes.  I can't wait to give them a try.

Oooh, you had me at crispy outside and fluffy inside. These baked potatoes look absolutely amazing with all those toppings too.

Love how flavorful the potatoes come out with the simple olive oil and salt after baking - a great base to stuff!

I love how easy these are and how everyone can customize them to their own liking. Makes my job as mom  much easier!

i'm always forgetting how much time for a potato - this recipe was simple and easy - thanks so much

This is such an easy and delicious side dish!

This was such a simple recipe for baked potatoes and they turned out perfectly in the oven! Made a great side dish for our dinner tonight!

Gooey and cheesy, these crispy smashed potatoes are fabulous as-is, or you can top them with bacon, sour cream, and chopped chives!

Smashed Potatoes With Cheese

red potatoes (however many you'd like)

shredded cheese of your choice (cheddar, fontina, etc.)

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Boil the potatoes: Fill a pot with water, add a little salt, and bring to a boil. When the water is boiling, add as many potatoes as you&#39;d like. See note above about microwaving the potatoes instead.

Cook the potatoes until you can easily pierce them with a fork. Drain and set aside.

 Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by greasing it with olive oil or lining it with parchment paper.

Place each potato on the baking sheet, leaving a few inches between each potato.

Use a potato masher or the bottom side of a drinking glass to gently smash the potato so that it is mostly flat.

Brush each potato with olive oil and liberally salt with kosher salt, and sprinkle with black pepper.

Bake the potatoes in the oven for 18 minutes.

Remove potatoes from the oven and sprinkle any cheese of your choice on top. I used a combination of cheddar and fontina because I had both on hand.

Return the potatoes back to the oven and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

I literally can eat this every single day. So SO good.

Tried this recipe today and it was absolutely delicious! I'm always on the lookout for new, healthy ideas for baked potato fillings and this is definitely my new favourite. Incidentally, this is the first recipe I have tried from The Mediterranean Dish but it certainly won't be the last! x x

OMG!!! KUMPIR!!! In Turkey they literally fill it with all kinds of crazy combinations of AMAZING fillings!!  So good !!!

We frequently have baked potatoes for dinner, served with a salad they are the perfect light dinner.  This mediterranean version has all the flavors we love!

These loaded baked potatoes will be a tasty and healthy alternative to the usual (broccoli, cheese, bacon, sour cream), and I'll be trying this for Thursday dinner.

One thing I've found that helps speed up the baking time without sacrificing quality (crispy skin and fluffy flesh) is to start them in the microwave and finish them in the oven. I'll cook them in the microwave for about 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway, which jump-starts the cheating process, and then finish for about 1/2 hour in a 375 degree oven. Thanks for another great recipe!

Tuna Stuffed Baked Potatoes, twice baked or double baked as they are sometimes known, are such a budget friendly and versatile meal.

Tuna Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Potatoes (russet)

Cream cheese

g Mature cheddar (grated; for the filling)

g Mature cheddar (grated; for the topping)

Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)

110 g Tuna (canned; drained)

tbsp Sweetcorn

salt black pepper

Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C(fan)/350°F/Gas 4.

Pierce the skins of 2 Potatoes several times. Put the potatoes into the oven and baked for 60-90 minutes, until they are easily pierced with a fork. Slice the potatoes in half and scoop out the insides and put it into a bowl.

Add 4 tbsp Cream cheese, 25 g Mature cheddar, 6 Sun-dried tomatoes, 110 g Tuna, 4 tbsp Sweetcorn and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper to the bowl with the potatoes and mix well.

Divide the mixture between the potato skins and top with 25 g Mature cheddar.

Put them back in the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.

These are so delicious and I love that you can swap the fillings around too.

One of my favourite lunches for sure! Super delicious and so budget friendly too!

These were delicious and SO EASY! I'm so glad I found them this morning because it was just the perfect lunch.

This has all my daughter's favorite ingredients. This has the making of a meal-plan regular at my house!

I love loaded baked potatoes but I have never tried them with tuna filling. This recipe looks so simple but so delicious. Bookmarking!

We just made these tonight! We gobbled them up so quick. Thank you for the easy recipe!

Wow this baked potato was so delicious! Never thought to stuff it with tuna :)

Looks so good! Can't wait to try this recipe.

I have everything I need for this dish, can’t wait to make it this weekend!

I know what I'm doing with the next can of tuna I open! Delicious recipe!

I've been craving baked potatoes lately, definitely gonna try this one soon!

I’ve been in such a cooking rut lately, so I’ve been exploring new recipes to make! I happened upon your recipe and I am so glad I did. I made it today and my entire family loved it! Its doing into our menu plan rotation!!

What a tasty way to stuff a baked potato! I want to dig right in. :)

That is a delicious way to enjoy baked potato and tuna. Looks so inviting. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.

I love how versatile baked potatoes can be.  You really can use what you have handy to get dinner on the table.

Looks great! Will have to try it this Friday night!

Stuffed potatoes are my favourite!! I have never tried it with tuna, and I am glad I found your recipe. SO GOOD!!

What a unique recipe! We've had a couple of cans of tuna in the pantry for like a year because we got tired of the same old tuna sandwiches - can't wait to try this recipe now!!

This is so good! Everyone at my house was impressed! Thanks for the recipe!

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