Baked Potatoes
Oven baked potatoes are so good and easy to make. Learn how to bake a potato and the difference between an oven baked potato and a microwave baked potato.
Ingredients
- baking potatoes, Idaho or another baking potato
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Wash and scrub the potatoes. Dry them then grease them lightly with a bit of butter.
- Bake the potatoes for 40 - 60 minutes. The cooking time will depend on the size of the individual potatoes. When they are half done, puncture the skin once with a fork and turn them over.
- When the potatoes are done, serve them with your choice of toppings suggested below, or create your own treat.
Notes
Suggested Toppings:
Add any or all of the following:- butter
- sour cream
- chopped chives or parsley
- grated cheeses
- cheese sauce
- broccoli with cheese sauce
- chili
- salsa
- and of course salt and pepper to your taste
Nutrition
Cholesterol: 0mg
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