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Baked Potatoes Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 russet potatoes or Idaho potatoes
▢2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
▢½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Scrub potatoes to remove any dirt or debris. Dab dry with paper towels.
Poke each potato with a fork to pierce the skin about 5-6 times per potato.
Rub the outside of each potato with olive oil and season with Kosher salt.

Place potatoes directly on the middle rack of your oven and bake 45-55 minutes. (I place a small piece of foil on the rack below to catch any drippings).
Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
55 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Potatoes are oven-baked until the skin is crisp, and the insides are soft, white, and fluffy. Top with bacon, sour cream, cheese, or chives for the perfect side dish.

Poke each potato with a fork 5-6 times to prevent them exploding from steam buildup.
For a softer skin, wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil before they go in the oven. This helps to steam the skin keeping it from crisping up.

If you are cooking potatoes with something else that requires a different temperature, alter the baking times for potatoes accordingly:
350°F 60 to 75 minutes
375°F 50 to 60 minutes
400°F 40 to 50 minutes
Cooking times can vary based on the size of the potatoes, so poke with a fork to test that they are soft at the center.

 

 

 

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