Baked potatoes are a staple at the Bailey household. They are easy to make, super affordable, versatile, filling and yummy! Now, let me clarify. Just because I said they were easy, does not mean that all baked potatoes are created equal! They absolutely aren't! The good news is that today I am going to share my super easy tips for baking the perfect baked potato, and trust me when I say I have baked a lot of them! Haha.

All you need to take your baked potatoes above and beyond delicious is some good olive oil, salt, pepper, and a fork!

For me, a perfect baked potato has a lot to do with the skin! You need that baby to be edible, not gross and dirty tasting (even if you aren't going to eat it)! The texture and flavor of the skin of your potato will make a world of difference to the end product! You ready to learn how to do this?!

Perfect Baked Potato

How to bake a perfect baked potato! There is no other way- a few extra minutes makes all the difference with these babies!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings:

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Pretty Providence

Ingredients

6 large russet potatoes
olive oil
sea salt
ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Scrub your potatoes with with hottest water you can stand. We want these babies clean and edible!
Take a fork and poke holes all over each potato.
Wash your hands, and generously rub olive oil into your potato skins.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, try to roll the potato as you do to cover all sides.
Bake for about 60 minutes, turning over halfway through cooking.
Potatoes are done when fork easily sinks into the skin.
Smoother in your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

These store great in the fridge, make extras to eat for lunch all week!

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There you have it, so easy! It's amazing how much difference an extra five minutes of prep time can make in the final taste! Get ready for baked potatoes to become a new family favorite! You can also serve with our favorite broccoli recipe!