Best Baked Potato Food

BEST BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F 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 (I put a piece of aluminum foil) 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.
• NOTE: If you're cooking more than 4 potatoes, you'll need to extend the cooking time by up to 15 minutes.

THE BEST BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes well as skins are delicious. Dry well and stab to vent.
• Coat clean dry potatoes with olive oil and salt. (I do this in a plastic bag).
• Place potatoes directly on oven rack and bake at 450F for 1 hour or until done.

BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place a wire rack over a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet.
• Pierce each potato 6 times (3 times on two sides) with a fork.
• In a large bowl, whisk together water and salt until salt has dissolved.
• Roll each potato in salt water to coat entirely, transfer to a wire rack while spacing evenly apart.
• Bake in preheated oven until center registers 205 degrees F on an instant read thermometer (potatoes should almost be soft inside when pressed).
• Brush potatoes with vegetable oil, return to oven and bake 10 minutes longer.
• Remove from oven and immediately cut a slit or "X" across to release steam. Using a kitchen towel squeeze ends to open then top as desired.

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.

CRISPY BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Poke holes all around the potato with a corn-on-the-cob holder (or fork), then rub it with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put a metal skewer through the center of the potato lengthwise, put the potato in the oven and position a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drippings. Bake until the potato is cooked through, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Serve immediately with desired toppings.

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.

LOADED BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce each potato with a paring knife and roast in the oven until tender, about 1 hour, depending on the size of your potatoes.
• Meanwhile, dice up the bacon. Heat a saute pan over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy, about 7 minutes. Drain the bacon fat and reserve.
• Return the saute pan to the heat and add the reserved bacon fat. Cook the broccoli and red pepper for 2 minutes. Add the water and allow to cook until water has evaporated. Remove from heat.
• When potatoes are done cooking, remove and allow to cool until you can handle them. Cut them in half and with a spoon, scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch border on the skins.
• Place the scooped-out potato in a bowl and mix with half the bacon, broccoli, red pepper, sour cream, salt, pepper, and half the Cheddar. Divide this filling back among the potato skins.
• Return the stuffed potatoes to the 400-degree oven and bake until heated through, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and top with remaining bacon, Cheddar, and green onions.

WORLD'S BEST BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Take medium-sized potato.
• Split while raw (do not cut all the way through the potato).
• Season with butter, salt, pepper and place one slice of bacon in middle of potato.
• Wrap tightly in foil and cook slowly in coals or a 350° oven for one hour or until tender when pierced with a fork.
• When done, remove the bacon.
• (I usually melt some butter and sour cream to pour over potato.) This is a guaranteed recipe for artery clogging.

ATK'S BEST BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Using a fork, poke six times to make holes into each large Russet potato.
• Combine salt and water. Roll each potato in liquid.
• Transfer potatoes to a wire rack on a baking pan. Place into oven.
• Bake in a preheated 450 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour. IMPORTANT: Internal temperature should be 205 degrees to be done.
• Test temperature into the end of the potato and see that there is no resistance. 205 to 212 degrees is the ideal range.
• Brush potatoes with 1 Tbsp. of vegetable oil and return to oven for 10 minutes to crisp skin.
• Cut an X in the top of the baked potato and using a dishtowel, squeeze potato at each end to open the X and let steam escape.
• Top with butter or whatever toppings you prefer.
• DO NOT LEAVE POTATOES UNCUT/SPLIT -- EAT IMMEDIATELY FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE.

SIMPLE BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Use a fork to poke about 5 holes into each potato. Place each potato on a sheet of aluminum foil about 6 inches wide. Brush butter mixture over potatoes, making sure to evenly coat each one. Wrap up completely in foil. Poke 5 more holes into the wrapped potatoes.
• Bake potatoes in the center of the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Spread leftover butter mixture over potatoes after cutting them open.

GARLIC BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pour olive oil into a plastic bag. Measure the garlic salt and pepper onto a plate, and stir around a little. Coat each potato with olive oil by placing in the bag, and moving it around. Remove from the bag, and dip into the seasoning. Rub seasoning into the potato to coat. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
• Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the potatoes feel soft when you squeeze them.

THE BEST BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE EVER!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with nonstick pan coating or grease lightly with solid shortening.
• Cut baked potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Place half in a prepared baking dish; sprinkle half of the salt, pepper and bacon. Top with half of the sour cream & cheese.
• Repeat layers.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted (It usually takes 30 minutes for me. Also, you can cover with foil if the cheese starts to brown too quickly).
• Sprinkle with chopped green onions to garnish.

THE BEST BAKED POTATO SOUP EVER!

Steps:

• Wash potatoes thoroughly and microwave until tender.
• If you would like you can always bake in a 400 degree oven for one hour or until done.
• As the potatoes are cooling, melt your butter in a large saucepan and saute your onions until light brown.
• Add in your flour to make a roux.
• Add in your chicken broth, water, cornstarch, instant mashed potatoes and spices and bring to a boil.
• Reduce your heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Take your cooled potatoes and peel off the skin and chop up into desired pieces.
• Add in your chopped up potatoes and the heavy whipping cream to your soup and bring it back to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until it is thick.
• Garnish with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon and green onions.
• ENJOY!