Baked Potato Recipe

Time1h 15m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat oven and clean potatoes
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub the russet potatoes under cold running water with a brush to remove all dirt. Pat them dry thoroughly with a clean towel.
2
Prick each potato all over with a fork 6–8 times to allow steam to escape during baking.
3
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a wire rack set over the sheet for extra airflow.

4
Rub each potato with about 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, ensuring the skin is evenly coated. Sprinkle the kosher salt and black pepper evenly over the skins and rub gently so they adhere.
5
Bake on the middle rack for 45–60 minutes, depending on size, until skins are crisp and a paring knife or skewer slides into the center with little resistance. For very large potatoes, bake up to 75 minutes.
6
Optional: For extra-crispy skin, during the last 5 minutes of baking, switch oven to broil and watch closely until skin is blistered in spots.

7
Remove potatoes from oven using tongs. Let rest 5 minutes to finish steaming inside.
8
Open and fluff
Slice each potato lengthwise about three-quarters of the way through (or crosswise), then press the ends together to fluff the interior with a fork.
9
Top each potato with 1 tablespoon (or more to taste) unsalted butter so it melts into the fluffy center. Add a few tablespoons of sour cream, sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar, some crumbled bacon and 1/2 tablespoon sliced chives per potato as desired.
10
Serve immediately while hot.