Perfect Baked Potato
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Servings
4
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Perfect Baked Potato
Description
The recipe focuses on baking medium russet potatoes at 425°F on a parchment-lined sheet. Pricking the skin allows steam to escape, preventing bursting during baking. Rubbing olive oil over the skin and sprinkling sea salt creates a crispy, flavorful exterior while baking for 45 to 60 minutes until soft inside.
The resulting baked potatoes have a crisp, well-seasoned skin and a fluffy interior that can be fluffed open before serving. They serve well alongside meals or as a vessel for toppings such as butter, cheese, sour cream, or chives.
The simplicity of this recipe highlights the importance of temperature, cooking time, and seasoning to achieve the classic baked potato texture and taste. No additional ingredients or soaking steps are needed, making it a reliable method for perfect potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 russet potato medium
- extra-virgin olive oil
- salt sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a fork to poke a few holes into the potatoes. Place on the baking sheet, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle liberally with sea salt all over. Bake 45 to 60 minutes, or until the potato is fork-tender and the skin is crisp.
- Slice open each potato, fluff the insides, and serve with desired toppings.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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