Baked Potato Recipe

Time1h 15m

Serves4

Served with butter and sour cream (with cheese and bacon, add additional cost)

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Wash the Potatoes
Scrub the russet potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a towel.
3
Poke Holes
Using a fork, poke several holes in each potato to allow steam to escape during baking.
4
Oil and Salt the Potatoes
Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle salt evenly over the skin.

5
Bake the Potatoes
Place the prepared potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is crisp and the inside is soft when pierced with a fork.

6
Prepare the Toppings
While the potatoes are baking, prepare the toppings. If using, cook the bacon until crispy and crumble it into bits.
7
Serve the Baked Potatoes
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Cut a slit down the middle of each potato, fluff the insides with a fork, and add butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, and bacon bits as desired.