“So, this is pretty much a normal day for y’all?” Our friend asked. To which my husband replied, ”there’s not a normal day around here.”
But, setting up a miniature photography studio on the kitchen island while cooking is my normal. I wasn’t going to let another opportunity to share the perfect baked potatoes with you escape me. And besides, we were making a special dinner.
Now, put that foil away, ’cause you won’t need it.
the perfect baked potato
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 45 minutes |
| Total time | 55 minutes |
| Dietary | Gluten Free |
| Meal type | Side Dish |
| Misc | Serve Hot |
| Website | What's Cooking America |
Ingredients
- 5oz russet baking potatoes (1 potato per person, about 5 ounces per potato)
- olive oil (enough to coat each potato)
- course sea salt (enough to coat each potato)
Note
You will want to lay foil down on the bottom of your oven to protect it from the drippings.
Directions
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wash potatoes |
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| Step 2 | |
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pierce both sides of the potatoes, 3 or 4 piercings per side |
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| Step 3 | |
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coat potatoes in olive oil |
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roll potatoes in sea salt |
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| Step 5 | |
| place directly on middle rack in a 400 degree oven | |
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| bake for 45 minutes | |
Pair that hot potato with a juicy steak, and you’ve got a meal worthy of a bigger than life T.V. character. Last night’s episode of the new “Dallas” was a very memorable tribute to both the actor, Larry Hagman and the character of J.R. Ewing. And now, we’re left with the question that plagued the nation so many years ago, “who shot J.R.?”
See you in class,
Mrs. Hines
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Oh my what an episode…Larry Hagman would be proud of the tribute the cast of characters gave him! Long live “JR Ewing” ! Oh and thanks for the recipe!
It was a great episode. I cried when Sue Ellen spoke at JR’s funeral and again at the end when Bobby was in JR’s room.
Me too the tears were just flowing….
I haven’t done baked potatoes in the oven in years. I always do them in the microwave! I will try your method next time though and see if we can tell the difference:):) XO, Pinky
The microwave was my go-to method, too. I’m loving this baking method.
i usually bake potatoes on the microwave…but they are much better in the oven as I love how the skin of the potato is “crispy”….great tips Sharon!!
I just decided one day that I wanted to bake instead of microwave. It’s much slower this way, but I really enjoy the results.