Originally posted on March 9, 2021
The baked potato. Such a purely simple side or snack. It seems as though there’s no real technique. Wrap it in foil and throw it on the barbecue or in the oven and it’s perfect. Or, even better, don’t wrap it in foil and throw it in the microwave and nuke it for a few minutes. Either way, you’ll have the perfect side dish, right? Turns out, none of those are the best way to get the perfect baked potato. There is a technique, and this is it, at least when you’re cooking them in the oven, anyway.
Ingredients:
4 large russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
Toppings:
Chopped cooked bacon
Chopped chives
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Butter
Instructions:
1.) Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.) Poke holes throughout each potato. Place in a large mixing bowl.
3.) Cover potatoes with olive oil and salt. Rub oil and salt into each potato and place on a baking sheet.
4.) Place potatoes into preheated oven and bake for about 50 minutes, or until the center of each potato is soft. Pierce a fork into the center of each potato and when they are soft, your potatoes are ready.
5.) Cut each potato lengthwise down the center, but not all the way through, and squeeze to fluff up the center. Top with desired toppings.
6.) Serve and enjoy!