Follow this step-by-step recipe for a perfect baked potato. Top with sour cream, cheese, olives, and chives, or your choice of toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 medium russet potato
- 0.13 teaspoons salt , Optional
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
Scrub potato and dry well; prick all over with a fork. Season skin with salt.
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3
Bake directly on the center rack of the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts
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