Baked Potatoes
By Mary McDougall
Baked potatoes are a simple yet versatile meal. They can be eaten plain or with a wide variety of toppings. Potatoes may be microwaved if you are in a big rush, but the flavor and texture of the potato won't be nearly as delicious as those baked in an oven. Our favorite potatoes for baking are the large brown-skinned russet variety.
Serves: Varies
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 60 min
Ingredients
Large russet potatoes
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
2
Scrub the potatoes well and prick them all over with a fork.
3
Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack, for one hour. They will be fluffy and delicious.
4
I don’t recommend baking them in aluminum foil. It makes potatoes pasty, instead of dry and fluffy.
5
Make extra potatoes for leftovers. Store unwrapped in the refrigerator. Eat them cold or reheat in the microwave.
Topping Ideas:
salsa,
barbecue sauce,
tofu sour cream and chives,
baked beans,
chili,
pea soup,
bean soup,
fat-free dressings, almost any bean recipe goes great over baked potatoes.
Hints: Sweet potatoes are also delicious when baked. They should be baked at a lower temperature, about 350 degrees, for 45-50 minutes. Prick them all over with a fork and place on a baking tray in the oven. (Or place on the oven rack and put a baking tray on the shelf underneath to catch the drips.) Eat plain, either warm or cold, or try them topped with baked beans. Open your favorite can of healthy fat-free baked beans, heat, and spoon over the top of the sweet potato.
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