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Half Baked Potatoes

Half Baked Potatoes

Effortless Half Baked Potatoes are a delicious twist on the classic potato dish, topped with your favorites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • your choice of toppings (sour cream, cheese, chives, bacon bits)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
  2. Poke each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape while baking.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper, rubbing the oil into the skin.
  4. Place potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced.
  5. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Top generously with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 7g

Notes

Feel free to get creative with toppings and seasonings to customize flavors.

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