Perfect Baked Potatoes

Baked potatoes have long been a favorite of mine. They remind me of going to Ryan’s Steakhouse with my Uncle Thomas & Aunt Judy. Baked potatoes are a blank canvas and the perfect opportunity to please a crowd since they are affordable and everyone can prepare their potato just the way they like it.

My favorite way to serve baked potatoes is by setting up a toppings bar and letting my family serve themselves. This recipe serves as a great side dish to the perfect steak or even on its own as a weeknight main course.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients:

4 Russet Potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil

+Toppings of your choice: Butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, bacon, green onions

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Wash and dry potatoes. 

3. Prick potatoes all over with a fork or knife. 

4. Rub potatoes with olive oil. 

5. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake uncovered for 1 hour.  

6. Serve with butter and sour cream.

*Provide additional toppings like shredded cheese, minced garlic, bacon, and green onions to make a meal of it.