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There isn’t any big secret to making the Perfect Baked Potato.
You need to start with a great Idaho Russet Potato, of course. But a hot oven and a little olive oil and salt are all you need.
The key to enjoying the Perfect Baked Potato is learning How to Pop a Potato.
Ingredients for the Perfect Baked Potato:
1 large Idaho Russet Potato
coarse salt
olive oil
NOTES:
Makes one baked potato. For added instruction, entertainment watch the How to Pop a Potato – Perfect Baked Potato Video.
Directions for the Perfect Baked Potato:
1) In a large bowl, coat clean, dry potato(es) with olive oil and season with coarse salt.
2) Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400(F) oven for about an hour, until tender, about 210(F) internally.
3) Use a fork to “pop” open the potato, fluff, top and enjoy.
For added instruction, entertainment watch the How to Pop a Potato – Perfect Baked Potato Video.
Enjoy the Perfect Baked Potato as is or turn them into Loaded Potato Skins.
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The Average Betty Test Kitchen developed this recipe and produced this video on behalf of the Idaho Potato Commission.
For more great recipes using Idaho Potatoes, check out the Idaho Potato Commission Website.
