Baked Potato Recipe
Enjoy a perfectly baked potato, fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, served with your choice of toppings.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Pierce the Potatoes
Using a fork, poke several holes in each potato to allow steam to escape during baking.
- 4
- 5
Bake the Potatoes
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the flesh.
- 6
Serve
Remove the potatoes from the oven. Cut a slit down the middle of each potato, add butter, sour cream, and top with chives before serving.





