Best 8 Quick Plain Baked Potatoes Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful side dish or a hearty meal but want to avoid spending hours in the kitchen? Look no further than the classic baked potato! This simple yet versatile dish requires minimal ingredients and offers endless possibilities for customization. So, gather your potatoes, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey into the world of quick plain baked potatoes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK BAKED POTATO



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Make and share this Quick Baked Potato recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kzim4

Categories     Potato

Time 22m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 large baking potato
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Wash the potato, puncture with a fork in 2-3 places, then microwave on high for about 4 minutes.
  • Rinse it again so it's wet. Sprinkle on salt and pepper if desired.
  • Finish baking in oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

SIMPLE BAKED POTATO



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This recipe for baked potatoes is delicious with steak, meatloaf, or by itself. I never was fan of the potato's skin until I began making this recipe! These potatoes taste amazing loaded with cheese, sour cream, and/or chives! If you want to get fancy, use this recipe as a base recipe for one of the many potato skin, whipped baked potato, or other more-to-it recipes on here.

Provided by Kristin M

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Baked Potato Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 medium potatoes, scrubbed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Use a fork to poke about 5 holes into each potato. Place each potato on a sheet of aluminum foil about 6 inches wide. Brush butter mixture over potatoes, making sure to evenly coat each one. Wrap up completely in foil. Poke 5 more holes into the wrapped potatoes.
  • Bake potatoes in the center of the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Spread leftover butter mixture over potatoes after cutting them open.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 93.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

QUICK BAKED POTATOES



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You'll receive raves every time you make these delicious potatoes. They have a crispy cheese coating but are tender inside.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed
2 to 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Paprika
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Brush each cut half with melted butter; sprinkle with paprika, salt and cheese. Place cut side down on oiled baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until potato is fork tender.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK & PLAIN BAKED POTATOES



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Make and share this Quick & Plain Baked Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by My Food Coach

Categories     Potato

Time 32m

Yield 4 potatoes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 potatoes
water

Steps:

  • Turn oven on, selecting 400 degrees.
  • Wash potatoes with water.
  • Dry potatoes with paper towel.
  • Stab each potato 3 or 4 times with tines of fork.
  • Microwave potatoes on high for 10 minutes.
  • Place potatoes in oven for 20 to 30 minutes to crisp outer skin.

CRISPY BAKED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pierce 6 russet potatoes with a fork; rub with the oil. Bake on the top oven rack at 375 degrees F (put a baking sheet below to catch drippings) until tender, 50 minutes. Slice open and top with butter, salt, pepper and chives.

QUICK OVEN BAKED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds small red and white potato, quartered
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped rosemary leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place potatoes in a plastic bag with the oil, rosemary, and garlic. Shake until well coated. Pour onto a cookie sheet, season with salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, until golden and crispy, about 30 minutes.

QUICK BAKED POTATOES



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Make and share this Quick Baked Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large red potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 tablespoons sea salt, coarse grind (kosher can be subbed)
3 tablespoons chives, chopped (divided into 6)
6 teaspoons sour cream
6 teaspoons butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees Rinse potatoes, and pierce several times with tines of a fork.
  • Place on a microwave-safe plate; cover with damp paper towels.
  • Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Place potatoes in a large jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with sea salt, turning to coat.
  • Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until tender, turning after 10 minutes. Serve with butter and pepper and toppings!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 5916.9, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 7.1

PERFECT BAKED POTATO



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

Provided by CURLEEGIRLEE

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Baked Potato Recipes

Time 1h31m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1447.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Use russet or Idaho potatoes for baking, as they have a fluffy texture and a thin skin that crisps up nicely.
  • Scrub the potatoes thoroughly before baking to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Pierce the potatoes with a fork several times before baking to allow steam to escape and prevent them from bursting.
  • Bake the potatoes at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) for a crispy skin and a fluffy interior.
  • Bake the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45-60 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes.
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly before handling them to prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Serve the potatoes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, sour cream, cheese, chili, or bacon.

Conclusion:

Plain baked potatoes are a simple and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. By following these tips, you can bake perfect potatoes every time. Whether you like them crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, or soft and creamy all the way through, there is a baked potato recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for an easy and satisfying side dish, give baked potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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