Baked Potatoes Ole Food

THE BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees and position racks in top and bottom thirds. Wash potato (or potatoes) thoroughly with a stiff brush and cold running water. Dry, then using a standard fork poke 8 to 12 deep holes all over the spud so that moisture can escape during cooking. Place in a bowl and coat lightly with oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and place potato directly on rack in middle of oven. Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drippings.
• Bake 1 hour or until skin feels crisp but flesh beneath feels soft. Serve by creating a dotted line from end to end with your fork, then crack the spud open by squeezing the ends towards one another. It will pop right open. But watch out, there will be some steam. Add toppings if using.

BAKED POTATO OLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F
• Mix seasoning, sugar and spices together.
• Slice scrubbed, unpeeled potatoes into rounds.
• Place 1/2 of the potatoes into a plastic bag.
• Spray with olive oil.
• Sprinkle half of spice mix into bag.
• Close bag and shake until potatoes are coated.
• Repeat process with other half of potatoes and spices.
• Spray 2 baking sheets with olive oil.
• Spread potato rounds out on baking sheets into a single layer.
• Bake until crisp, 30-40 minutes.

BAKED POTATOES OLE

Steps:

• In medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and chili powder until beef is browned, stirring to separate meat. Pour off fat.
• Add salsa. Reduce heat to low and heat through. Serve over potatoes. Top with cheese.

PERFECT BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Scrub the potato, and pierce the skin several times with a knife or fork. Rub the skin with olive oil, then with salt.
• Place the potato in the preheated oven, and bake for 90 minutes, or until slightly soft and golden brown. Slice the potato down the center, and serve with butter and black pepper. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top, if desired.