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The Best Way to Make Baked Potatoes!

The best way to make baked potatoes
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  • Author: Bri McKoy
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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For the Potato:

  • 4 russet potatoes
  • Flaky sea salt (about 1/2 tsp per potato)
  • Olive oil (about 1/2 Tbsp per potato)

Optional Toppings:

  • Butter (about 1-2 Tbsp per potato)
  • Heavy cream (about 1 Tbsp per potato)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Crumbled bacon
  • Leftover, shredded chicken
  • BBQ sauce
  • Sour cream
  • Chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. 
  2. Scrub your potatoes and generously rub them in oil and flaky sea salt. Bake at 425 degrees for 60 minutes. Check to see if they are done by piercing a fork into the middle of the potato. If the fork does not easily pierce through the potato, continue baking for another 10-15 minutes. 
  3. On a cutting board with a cloth or tongs, bang the potato on all sides. This will allow the interior to become incredibly fluffy! (I first heard of Martha Stewart doing this to the potatoes she serves at her Las Vegas restaurant).
  4. Cut two slits in the top, making a cross (one lengthwise and one widthwise, but do not go all the way through). Push the potato on either ends to fluff the interior. 
  5. Add 1 Tbsp of butter, about 1 Tbsp heavy cream or milk, flakey sea salt, cracked black pepper and some cheese. Mix to combine! Now top with anything you like, extra cheese or leftover chicken. Add sour cream or drizzle with BBQ sauce, top with fresh herbs and enjoy!

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