Baked Potato

Here’s a super simple and foolproof baked potato recipe—crispy skin, fluffy inside:

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⭐ Perfect Baked Potato

Ingredients

• Russet potatoes (best for fluffy insides)

• Olive oil or melted butter

• Salt (coarse is best)

• Optional: pepper, garlic powder, paprika

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prep potatoes:

   • Scrub well and dry.

   • Poke 5–6 holes with a fork to release steam.

   • Rub with oil/butter and sprinkle generously with salt.

3. Bake directly on the oven rack (best for crispy skin) for 50–60 minutes, depending on size.

4. Check doneness:
   Squeeze gently—should feel soft. Or insert a fork easily into the center.

5. Serve:
   Slice open, fluff with a fork, and add toppings.

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⭐ Topping Ideas

Classic

• Butter

• Sour cream

• Cheddar cheese

• Chives

• Bacon bits

Loaded

• Chili + cheese

• Pulled pork + BBQ sauce

• Broccoli + cheddar

Healthy-ish

• Greek yogurt + green onions

• Cottage cheese + pepper

• Salsa + avocado

Fun

• Buffalo chicken

• Taco-style ground beef

• Curry chickpeas

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Want a microwave version, air fryer version, or a sweet potato variation?