Quick Baked Potato No Microwave
A perfectly baked potato, with its fluffy interior and crispy skin, is a culinary masterpiece. While the microwave often seems like the quickest route to potato perfection, sometimes you crave that slow-baked goodness that only an oven can provide. Enter the Quick Baked Potato No Microwave method—a culinary revelation that combines speed and flavor for a truly satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 medium russet potato
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Desired toppings butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare potato: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the potato thoroughly and pierce several times with a fork. Rub the potato with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Place the potato directly on the oven rack and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Carefully remove the hot potato from the oven. Let it cool slightly before slicing it open and adding your favorite toppings.