Classic Baked Potatoes

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This classic baked potatoes recipe is a timeless favorite that never fails to impress. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create the perfect side dish or even a satisfying main course. The potatoes are baked to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and a fluffy, tender interior. Whether you're serving them with a dollop of sour cream and chives or loading them up with all your favorite toppings, these baked potatoes are sure to please.

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Classic baked potatoes recipe details

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The basic baked potato recipe. You can’t go wrong with this one. You can also use it as a basis for your own baked potato creations.
Ready in: 1 hour 10 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 4 Russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 1 hour

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Pierce the potatoes a few times with a fork. Place on baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until you can easily slide a knife through the potatoes.
3. Split potatoes open and serve each topped with 1 tablespoon butter and seasoned with salt and pepper.Cook potato faster in microwave

In a hurry? Cook the potatoes in the microwave. Pierce with a fork as above, then put in microwave on a paper towel. Microwave on high for 15 minutes (only 8-10 if you are doing just 1 potato), or until you can easily slide a knife through the potato.