The Ultimate Baked Potato

Name: The Ultimate Baked Potato
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 (12-ounce; 340g) potatoes, preferably russets; Canola, vegetable, or olive oil, for rubbing; 1 stick unsalted butter (4 ounces; 114g), diced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Toppings of your choice, such as grated cheddar cheese, crispy diced bacon bits, minced chives, sliced scallions, and/or sour cream

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

Total Time

1h 20m

This ultimate baked potato recipe features perfectly cooked russet potatoes, rubbed with oil and salt and pepper, then baked until perfectly fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The toppings of your choice, such as cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, scallions, and sour cream, make this a customizable and delicious dish.

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Servings: 4

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4 (12-ounce; 340g) potatoes, preferably russets

Canola, vegetable, or olive oil, for rubbing

1 stick unsalted butter (4 ounces; 114g), diced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Toppings of your choice, such as grated cheddar cheese, crispy diced bacon bits, minced chives, sliced scallions, and/or sour cream

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

70kcal

3%
Fat

3g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

9g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

1g

0%
Cholesterol

7mg

0%
Sodium

155mg

7%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

The Ultimate Baked Potato

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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