Baked potatoes make an easy side dish because they’re versatile, require minimal prep, and pair well with various toppings to suit any meal. From the classic oven-baked potato to the faster microwave option and even a hands-off slow cooker approach, I’ve covered all the bases so you ...
To keep fully baked potatoes hot, wrap them in foil (I know we were carping on foil earlier, but this is foil after the potato’s fully baked). It’s best to wear an oven mitt when you do this. Then pop the wrapped potato in one of the following options. An Instant Pot or oth...
This simple method for making baked potatoes in the oven turns out fluffy, tender spuds every time. Top with cheese, sour cream, chili or whatever else your heart desires. Don’t want to turn on the oven? No problem—get variations for how to make a baked potato in the microwave, air...
This is the method for oven baked potatoes that most of us probably grew up with, which is why I’m listing it first. It’s one of the best ways to make a baked potato that turns out absolutely perfect, every time. Soft skin on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside. Step ...
Check out these easy ways to bake potatoes in an oven or crockpot. With a wide variety of possible toppings, baked potatoes can be a meal all by themselves.
Knowing how tomake a baked potato, and especiallyhow long to bake potatoes, can give you a basis for a different meal all week long! Making a baked potato is really just what it sounds like – put the potato in the oven! If you’ve got about an hour, you’ve got time to bake a...
A perfect baked potato is so easy to make and this simple method is my go-to. Although you can make it fast in the microwave, baking it in the oven allows the outside to brown and crisp. Once you cut into it, the inside is soft and fluffy. These are the best potatoes to serve ...
AN OVEN To bake in. THINGS YOU WILL NOT NEED: A microwave. Aluminum Foil. A knife. Step 2: Potato Prep Wash your potatoes under running water. Scrub them really, really well with a soft nylon brush. They will appreciate it. Then, you MUST dry them thoroughly. You can either let th...
TIP: We don’t wrap our potatoes in foil. If you do use tinfoil to bake the potatoes make sure you remove the foil after baking. Keeping the tin foil on while cooling or storing for later you’re at risk forbotulism. Our oven baked taters come close to air fried, but not as crisp...
Baked Sweet Potato Ingredients 4 scrubbed sweet potatoes 4 tablespoons butter Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Directions Step 1:Preheat oven to 425F. Step 2:Add four sweet potatoes to a pan lined with foil. Poke holes in the top of each sweet potato with a fork. ...