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Delicious restaurant-style baked potatoes with toppings on a white plate

Restaurant-Style Baked Potatoes

Enjoy perfectly baked potatoes with crispy skin and fluffy interiors, perfect as a side or main dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 large large russet potatoes Choose potatoes of similar size for even cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For rubbing on potatoes.
  • 1 teaspoon salt For enhancing the flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon pepper To taste.
  • 2 tablespoons butter For adding on top of the baked potatoes.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Optional topping.
  • 1/4 cup chives Finely chopped, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and dry the potatoes, then poke several holes in each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape while baking.
  3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
Baking
  1. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and a fork can easily pierce the flesh.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Slice them open and add butter, salt, pepper, sour cream, and chives as desired.

Notes

For best results, use large russet potatoes. You can also experiment with toppings such as cheese or bacon. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.