Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Baked potatoes made in a dutch oven. Topped with cheese, ranch, and chives.

Dutch Oven Baked Potatoes

Elevate your side dish with these mouthwatering Dutch oven baked potatoes. They are perfectly tender and fluffy with a crispy skin perfect for any dinner or occasion.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 5 Potatoes
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: $1.75

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 5 Medium sized potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Coarse salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly.
  • Line Dutch oven with parchment paper. Place potatoes in Dutch oven on parchment paper evenly spaced. Pour a generous amount of olive oil on each potato and coat with a generous coating of salt or any other spices.
  • Put the lid on the Dutch oven and place in 400°F for about 75 minutes or until they are fork tender. Depending on the number and size of the potatoes you use you may need to increase or decrease the time.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Topping Ideas
    1. Classic Sour Cream and Chives: This traditional topping is always a crowd pleaser. Simply top your baked potato with a dollop of sour cream, some butter, and sprinkle with fresh chives for a simple yet satisfying option.
    1. Sour Cream and Italian Dressing: This is personally one of my favorite toppings for a baked potato the tangy Italian dressing pairs perfectly with the sour cream and potato.
    1. Loaded Baked Potato: For those looking for something more indulgent, consider adding toppings like crispy bacon, melted cheese, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream or ranch dressing.
    1. BBQ Chicken: Shred leftover rotisserie chicken and mix it with your favorite BBQ sauce. Top your baked potato with the BBQ chicken mixture, along with some shredded cheese and sliced green onions.
    1. Mediterranean Inspired: Top your baked potato with hummus, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, olives, and a drizzle of olive oil for a fresh and flavorful twist.
    1. Taco Style: Fill your baked potato with seasoned ground beef or turkey, black beans, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado slices, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream for a Tex-Mex inspired treat.
    1. Chili Baked Potato: This is Ben's favorite potato topping. Anytime we have leftover chili he requests baked potatoes so he can top it with homemade chili. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 potato | Calories: 160kcal