How to Make Oven Baked Potatoes with Crispy Skin [ +Video]

It’s much easier than you thought to make the perfect Baked Potatoes with crispy skin and that delicious flaked sea salt. So ditch the foil, it’s your number 1 mistake!

Three ingredients and an hour in the oven is all you need for perfectly baked and crispy baked potatoes! Make it a main dish by topping it with the best chili or eat it as a side dish to round out the perfect dinner!

Best Baked Potato Recipe

I ate my baked potatoes with ketchup growing up.  I know. You think I’m crazy. Ok, I lied, I still do it. 🙂

You guys!!! It’s like a french fry if you think about it so it’s not THAT weird, ok. Might as well put it out there that my dad eats peanut butter pickle sandwiches too. NOW THAT IS GROSS!

I’m older, and while it might look like I’m not any wiser, I actually have learned a few things and the first being how to make perfect baked potatoes.

It’s time for Idaho spud harvest so I couldn’t help but talk about potatoes here. I miss spud harvest. I went to college in Idaho and my parents now live there.

The Idaho Potato Commission even took me on a tour of harvest one year. It was my favorite.

Now, I don’t know if anything has changed, but it used to be that the kids got out of school so that they could help with harvest. It was amazing watching everyone have a job from little toddlers to college students. Families and friends, farmers and their help all worked around the clock to put potatoes on your table.

I can still remember the glow of tractor lights when I was walking home from a late library session one night. We actually just bought an investment property in Rexburg, so it seems my heart will always be pulled back there.

What Do You Need to Make Perfect Baked Potatoes?

You don’t need much to make the best baked potato. Here’s all you need to make this “recipe:”

• Russet Potatoes
• Olive Oil
• Flaked Sea Salt

What Kind of Potatoes for Baked Potatoes?

There are so many types of potatoes out there…red potatoes, yukon golds, fingerlings, russets. For a baked potato, you should always choose a well rounded russet potato for baked potatoes. The fatter, rounder potato will give you more filling and that beautiful fluffy potato when you squeeze it open.

Russet potatoes have a better starch to them, which leads to a fluffier inside once baked.

How to Bake a Potato with Crispy Skin

Making a baked russet potato shouldn’t be so tricky, but if you’ve ever under cooked them, poked a million holes, over cooked it so they skin is like leather, or ended up with a bland potato, you need to read on.

1. Scrub your potatoes to remove any dirt. It seems natural, but a quick wash won’t get rid of the dirt so scrub instead.
2. Dry the p

There aren’t many things that top a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day, but this strawberry lemonade is one of them. And if you’re like me and prefer your drinks a bit less sweet, homemade is the way to go.

You can control the sweetness, and if it’s a lazy summer night, no one is going to judge you for adding a splash of vodka to your glass. Spiked strawberry lemonade? That’s a happy recipe for porch-sitting with friends and family on a Friday night.

I love mixing drinks, both with and without alcohol, in the summertime. There’s something extra refreshing about holding a homemade soda, iced coffee, or a frozen chocolate milk.

Pineapple, mint, and lime combine deliciously to make these irresistible Pineapple Mojitos. These are the cocktails I have made the most frequently for several years now. While I will forever love Classic Mojitos, Blueberry Mojitos, and Basil Mojitos too, the pineapple version is a guaranteed crowd favorite.

Have you heard of a Dirty Banana? I hadn’t until I sailed with Princess Cruises and I have to admit that the name alone made me laugh. Hard. However, the milkshake-like cocktail proved irresistible.

Want something a little unexpected? Sandia en Fuego (a.k.a. the best Watermelon Margaritas of your life!) are a little bit spicy and a little bit sweet. Watermelon meets serrano peppers along with a splash of tequila to make this unforgettable drink. Spicy heat with sweet watermelon? Yes, PLEASE!

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Sharing a full roundup of the best finds from Amazon Prime Day!

Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful week. Thank you for all of the your amazing comments on my first Spain recap post! I’ll have the next one up next week!

For today, let’s put on our shopping pants — Prime Day is here!

I look forward to this sale each year, and use as a chance to stock up on holiday gifts (I try to buy as early as possible to simplify my life), get things we need for the house, and other items I’ve had my eye on, but have been waiting for the price to drop.

I scoured all of the days early so I could find the best of the best to share in today’s blog post. These are all items that we either use and love or things I’ve had my eye on and the deals are SO good. This is a friendly reminder that affiliate links are included below, which don’t impact purchase price and enable me to earn a small kickback. Amazon’s commissions are low compared to other companies that I’ve partnered with, so every little bit genuinely helps our family. Thank you thank you to those of you who choose to shop through my links.

Ok friends, let’s get into the deals!

Amazon Prime Day Faves

For her:

Great deal on these cute sunnies.

This dress is super similar to the Somerset dresses I love so much, and they have a ton of colors.

Comfy and cute lounge set.

I’ve had my eye on this vest set; might need to go for it!

I have a similar visor and wear it all the time for pool and beach days.

I’ve been needing some new ankle weights for TSS workouts.

This gorgeous tulle dress.

I prefer stainless steel gua sha because it’s easier to keep it clean.

I have this coverup in navy!

Love this midi dress with pockets.

For my friends who play tennis or who, like me, don’t play tennis but like to dress like we do. 😉

Frownies! One of my favorite natural Botox alternatives.

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Taco Stir-Fry

This easy Taco Skillet is loaded with all your favorite taco flavors, but made into a quick and easy stir-fry. It will quickly become a new family weeknight dinner favorite!

Serve this up with a side of our amazing black beans and some chips and salsa, and you have a meal the whole family will rave about!

Can we just get an amen for easy, delicious, weeknight dinner meals that the whole family loves?! This Taco Skillet recipe is going to be a new fav for all of those reasons.

I mean, who doesn’t love tacos?!

And when tacos met the easy cooking method of stir-frying everything in one pan —YES PLEASE!

You’ve probably never thought to stir-fry tacos, but I had the thought to give it a try one night and we loved it! I’m issuing you the challenge to try this taco pasta skillet and see if your family loves it!

We seriously do stir fry once a week in our house just because it comes together so quickly. Whether it’s our chicken stir fry, beef stir fry, Thai basil beef stir fry or sesame steak stir fry, we have you covered for a quick and easy weeknight meal!

What’s Needed to Make a Taco Skillet?

This taco pasta skillet is a cinch to make and requires few ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need for this Mexican-inspired stir-fry:

• Oil
• Butter
• Zucchini
• Onion
• Carrots
• Garlic
• Bell Pepper
• Ground Beef
• Taco Seasoning: Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Coriander, Onion Powder, Fine Sea Salt, Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Cornstarch, and Cayenne Pepper
• Water
• Frozen Corn
• Jalapeño
• Cilantro
• Angel Hair Pasta

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post. Keep scrolling for all the details!

How to Make a Taco Skillet

Here are the basic steps for making this recipe. If you keep scrolling to the end of the post, you can see the full recipe in the recipe card.

1. In a large pan over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil and the butter. Add the veggies and begin to sauté until soft. Add a little salt and pepper to taste.
2. Start making your pasta according to the package directions in a separate pot.
3. Once the veggies have sauteed, remove
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Sharing a recap of adventures in Sevilla! I have another post coming up with food, Q&As, and you can check out my Spain packing list here. 

Hey friends! How’s the morning going so far? Just a little note that I updated my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post with items that are currently in stock and will be updating it throughout the week, too.

For today’s post, I’m sharing some of the highlights of our recent trip to Spain. It took me a while to put this post together because I have SO much to say about this magical vacation. It will definitely go down as one of our favorite family trips and I’m so pumped to share the details with you.

From the vibrant streets to the rich culture and stunning sights, Sevilla truly captivated us. In this post, I’ll take you through our excursions and adventures. Stay tuned for another post all about the amazing food and restaurants we discovered, as well as some Q&As!

We went to Sevilla to visit some good friends who have lived there this past year. Their oldest daughter is best friends with P – it’s hard to explain, but these two kids are soulmates and from the same planet – so we try to get them together at least once a year. We’ve been friends with this amazing family since the girls were three years old, and obviously spending time with them was our #1 priority and a huge highlight of the trip.

They showed us around this incredible city, and we were able to get an inside scoop of their favorite spots, e