Simple Baked Potato Food

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.

EASY TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bake potatoes in a 375 degree oven 1 to 1 1/2 hours until done.
• When potatoes are done let them cool 10-15 minutes.
• Then slice them in half lengthwise.
• Using a spoon carefully scoop out the potato, leaving a little on skin so they don't break. Save the skins.
• In a large bowl mix all the ingredients except 1/4 cup cheese, green onion and paprika with a hand mixer until well blended and creamy. If not creamy enough add a bit more milk.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
• Spoon potato mixture evenly into shells.
• Top with remaining 1/4 cup of cheese and green onions.
• Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
• Return to oven until hot and cheese is melted, about 15-20 minutes.
• Or you can wrap in saran wrap and put in a freezer ziplock bag and freeze for use at another time.

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 RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Wash and scrub potatoes until clean. Dry with a clean lint-free towel.
• Rub each potato all over with half of the oil (2 tablespoons between 6 potatoes). Pierce the center of each potato with a knife and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 1 hour, or until tender. If you have very large potatoes, you may need to add to the cook time.
• Remove from the oven and adjust the temperature to 425 F (use the convection setting if you have it). Brush each potato with remaining oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake at 425 F for 15-20 minutes, until skins are crispy. Serve.

QUICK BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Wash the potatoes and slice them in half. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the potatoes on top and rub them with olive oil, just enough to coat. Sprinkle them with kosher salt.
• Turn the potatoes cut side down and prick the tops several times with fork.
• Bake until the potatoes are tender and lightly browned on the edges, about 25 to 35 minutes depending on the exact size of the potatoes. Prick them with a fork to assess doneness. Taste and add an additional sprinkle of salt if necessary.
• To serve as a traditional baked potato, just mash the tops lightly with a fork. Serve immediately.

AWESOME SIMPLE BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes thoroughly.
• Do not dry them.
• Cut ends of potatoes so they will stand up straight on oven rack.
• Salt potatoes all over.
• Stand up on end in 400 degree oven (not necessary to preheat).
• Bake potatoes approximately 1 hour, or until tender.

OVEN BAKED POTATOES {STEAKHOUSE COPYCAT}

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
• Wash and dry the potatoes.
• Pierce the potato 2-3 times with a fork (See notes in article above!)
• Rub oil all over the potatoes (or choose one of the other options above to rub on the outside).
• Rub salt all over the potatoes. We prefer coarse sea salt or pink himalayan salt.
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes.
• The exact baking time will depend on how large the potatoes are. The potato should be tender inside if you poke a fork into it.
• Serve with butter, cheese, chives, sour cream and all of your favorite toppings!

POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 160°C.Grease an oven-proof dish well and start layering the sliced potatoes. Season each layer as you go.Combine the cream, milk, soup powder, garlic, nutmeg and thyme andwhisk well to en sure there are no lumps. Season lightly and gently pour over the potatoes. Take some cling wrap and just push down onthe potatoes to make sure the 'sauce' has distributed well. This isoptional of course.Top with the grated cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 1 - 1.5hours (if the potatoes have been pre-boiled, cook for 45mins to 1hour)until the potatoes are easily pierced with a knife. Remove the foil andheat the grill of the oven. Place the potatoes back in the oven and cook for another 10 minutes until the cheese is crisp and golden.For more of Simply Delicious' recipes click here.