Baked Potatoes
A baked potato is the perfect easy side dish. And learning how to bake a potato is a snap with these simple instructions.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes scrubbed clean
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.4 russet potatoes
- Rub the potatoes lightly with extra virgin olive oil and salt them with kosher salt.extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt
- Set them on a baking sheet and cook for one hour or until you can easily slice through one or until the potato registers 205 degrees Fahrenheit with an instant-read thermometer.
- Cut open and serve with butter, sour cream, or other desired toppings.
Notes
You are best off avoiding wrapping your potatoes in aluminum foil. This will steam the potato and you won't get that great crispy skin.