Baked Potato Recipe
Make Baked Potato Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Toppings (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Dry Potatoes
Pat the potatoes dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 4
Pierce Potatoes
Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Baking
- 5
Season Potatoes
Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Place in Oven
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- 7
Serving
- 8
Cool Potatoes
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- 9
Open Potatoes
Make a slit down the center of each potato with a knife and gently squeeze the ends to open them up.
- 10
Add Toppings
Add your choice of toppings, such as butter, sour cream, chives, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- 11
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious baked potatoes!
