Baked Potato Recipe
Indulge in our perfectly baked potato, golden and fluffy with a crispy skin. Each bite reveals a creamy interior, ready to be generously topped with your choice of rich butter, tangy sour cream, zesty chives, and crispy bacon bits. A comforting classic that warms the soul and satisfies your cravings!
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Season the Potatoes
Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Bake the Potatoes
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- 5
Add Toppings
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven. Cut a slit in the top and fluff the insides with a fork. Add butter, sour cream, chives, and cheddar cheese to taste.
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