Hey there, fellow food enthusiasts! Today’s dish on Beyond The Bayou Blog is a humble yet beloved classic: Baked Potatoes. As a food blogger, I’m always on the lookout for simple yet satisfying recipes that bring back memories of home-cooked goodness.
One of my fondest memories of baked potatoes goes back to a chilly winter evening when my mom surprised us with a baked potato with Creamy Pesto Sauce for dinner. We each got to customize our potatoes with our favorite toppings, from melted cheese to crispy bacon and tangy sour cream. It was a fun and interactive meal that brought the whole family together.
In this recipe, I’ve kept things simple yet flavorful, letting the natural goodness of the potatoes shine through. So grab your favorite toppings and join me in rediscovering the joy of a perfectly baked potato— it’s a timeless classic that never fails to satisfy!
Baked Potato Recipe
Equipment
- Microwave-Safe Bowl
- Fork
- Aluminum foil
- Baking sheet or oven-safe dish
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 6 medium potatoes scrubbed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then mix in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Poke holes in potatoes and coat with butter mixture, then wrap in foil.
- Bake for about 1 hour until tender.
- Spread remaining butter mixture over cooked potatoes before serving.
Nutrition
These Toppings Are a Must-Try for You!
- Classic loaded baked potato: topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and/or green onions.
- Chili baked potato: topped with traditional or vegetarian chili, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, and/or avocado.
- Guacamole baked potato: topped with a generous scoop of guacamole, optional extra cheese, and/or crumbled tortilla chips.
- Broccoli cheese baked potato: topped with broccoli and melted cheddar cheese.
What to Serve with Baked Potato?
