Baked Potato

Ingredient List

Ingredient Quantity Units
Large Russet Potato 2 Each
Salt
Pepper
Butter 4 Tablespoon

Ingredient List - Optional

Ingredient Quantity Units
Cheddar Cheese 1/4 Cup
Sour Cream 2 Tablespoon
Bacon 2 Slice
Chives

Cooking Time:
Total Time: 60 - 90 Minutes
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 45 - 90 Minutes

Instructions

Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Prep a sheet pan by lining with aluminum foil.
Rinse and dry potatoes.
Prep potato by piercing all over with a fork, at least 10 times per side.
Place potato on sheet pan and rub all over with oil and salt.
Add a wire rack to sheet pan.
Place potato on wire rack.

Step 2: Roast
Place sheet pan in oven.
Roast at 400 for 45.

Step 3: Check Temp
After 45 minutes of roasting, check internal temperature using an instant read thermometer.
Internal temperature should reach 208 - 211 degrees fahrenheit.
Check internal temperature every 5 minutes.
Large potatoes may take up to 90 minutes.

Step 4: Garnish
Remove potatoes from oven.
Using a knife, make 1 slice along the top, lengthwise, roughly 1/4 of the way through the potatoes.
Slice the opposite direction, again roughly 1/4 of the way through the potatoes.
Squeeze slihglty to open the tops.
Add butter into each potato, roughly 2 tablespoons per large potato.
Season potatoes with salt and pepper.
Optional - Add additional toppings: - Grated Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Bacon Pieces
- Sliced Chives

Notes
Avoid using tin foil to create a crispy potato skin.
Use an instant read thermometer to reach the correct temp (208 - 211).

Categories:
Side Dish
Potato

Recipe inspired by:
Love and Lemons
https://www.loveandlemons.com/baked-potato/

Gimme Some Oven
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/baked-potato/

All Recipes
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/54679/perfect-baked-potato/

Forks over Knives
https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/cook-the-perfect-baked-potato/