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OVEN BAKED POTATOES

OVEN BAKED POTATOES

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Potatoes, Side dishes
Servings 4 potatoes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large potatoes russets
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbs salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry the potatoes. Pierce the potato 2-3 times with a fork. Rub oil all over the potatoes. Rub salt all over the potatoes.
  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes. The exact baking time will depend on how large the potatoes are. The potato should be tender inside if you poke a fork into it.
  • Serve with butter, cheese, chives, sour cream and all of your favorite toppings!

QUICKER METHOD

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees Rinse potatoes and pierce several times with tines of a fork.
  • Place on a microwave-safe plate; cover with damp paper towels.
  • Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Place potatoes in a large jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with sea salt, turning to coat.
  • Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until tender, turning after 10 minutes. Serve with butter and pepper and toppings!

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