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Two Jacket Potatoes with toppings on a wooden cutting board

Jacket Potatoes Recipe | How To Make Jacket Potatoes

If you’re craving the ultimate comfort food, you can’t go wrong with Jacket Potatoes.
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Jacket Potatoes, Jacket Potato Recipe, Jacket Potatoes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: AshleyThompson

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet Potatoes
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Coarse Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 tbsp Sour Cream
  • Green Onion chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Prep the Potatoes. Scrub the potatoes well under running water and pat dry with a towel. Prick each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
  • Oil & Season. Rub each potato generously with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt. This step is key for achieving crispy, flavorful skins.
  • Bake to Crispy Perfection. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 50–60 minutes, depending on size, until the skins are crisp and the insides feel tender when pierced with a knife.
  • Split & Fluff. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Slice open lengthwise, then gently fluff the inside with a fork.
  • Add Toppings & Serve. Top with butter, shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or any of your favorite jacket potato toppings. Serve hot.