Baked Potato Recipe

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Why you'll love it

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Simple Ingredients

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How to Make the BEST Baked Potato

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How to Make the BEST Baked Potato

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How to Make the BEST Baked Potato

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The BEST Baked Potato Recipe

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Baked Potato Recipe

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Reader's Reviews

We had this recipe for baked potatoes alongside some smoked pork shoulder tonight. The combo was SO good! This recipe is basic, simple, and easy but more importantly, it is so helpful and informative. For anyone just starting to cook on their own or needing a good how-to, this is it.

~ Melissa

Thank you for the basic recipe, We love the Baked Potato, and I grow Chives so we load or eat simply, love, love..

~ Lena Boyd

Why you'll love it

The humble Baked Potato is the easiest, tastiest, most inexpensive side dish that always pleases a crowd.

It’s an inexpensive way to feed a crowd that always goes over well!

Simple Ingredients

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Russet Potatoes Olive Oil Salt

Topping Options Butter Sour Cream Cheese Bacon Chives

How to Make the BEST Baked Potato

#1: Wash and dry potatoes, prick with a fork 3-4 times. Rub with oil and salt.

How to Make the BEST Baked Potato

#2: Bake 45-55 minutes or until soft at 425 degrees.

How to Make the BEST Baked Potato

#3: Cool slightly before serving with toppings of your choice.

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