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Baked Potatoes
Easy. Potatoes can be baked alongside meat that is roasting in the oven.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
45
minutes
mins
Total Time
50
minutes
mins
Course:
< 30 Min Prep w/Longer Cook Time, Gluten Free, Side Dishes - Potatoes, Vegetarian
Author:
Catherine Christiano
Ingredients
baking potatoes
Russets work well
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Wash potatoes well and remove any eyes. Cut an "X" on the top of each potato, to prevent them from exploding in oven.
Place directly on rack in oven. Bake for approximately 45 minutes. When squeezed gently, using a potholder to protect hands, potatoes will feel soft.
Potatoes usually cook along side meat or another dish in oven, so oven temperature, and therefore cooking times, will vary.
Serve hot. Toppings can include butter, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese.
Notes
Using a microwave works fine but won't result in crispy potato skins.