Perfect Baked Potato

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

This baked potato has a crisp, golden skin, and is light and fluffy on the inside. Great comfort food!

Brief

Prep 1min

Cook: 1hr30 mins

Total: 1hr31 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 serving

Perfect Baked Potato

Ingredients

1 medium baking potato

1 teaspoon olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons butter

1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Scrub the potato and pierce the skin several times with a knife or fork. Rub the skin with olive oil then with salt.

Step 2

Place the potato in the preheated oven and bake for 90 minutes or until slightly soft and golden brown. Slice the potato down the center and serve with butter and black pepper. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top if desired.

Nutritional Information

Perfect Baked Potato

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 419.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.1g 26%

Carbohydrates: 38.3g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 24.5g 38%

Saturated Fat: 13.1g 66%

Cholesterol: 57.7mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 602.7IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.1mg 39%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 41%

Vitamin C: 42.2mg 70%

Folate: 40.7mcg 10%

Calcium: 281.7mg 28%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 60.8mg 22%

Potassium: 945.8mg 27%

Sodium: 1447.8mg 58%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 220.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.