Baked Potatoe

Ingredients

• Large russet potatoes
• Olive oil
• Coarse kosher salt
• Fixings, as desired: butter, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, chives, salt, pepper, jalapeños, and diced ham

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Scrub the potatoes thoroughly and dry them.
3. Poke each potato several times with a fork.
4. Rub the skins lightly with olive oil.
5. Sprinkle the skins with coarse kosher salt.
6. Place the potatoes unwrapped directly on the oven rack for the crispiest skin, or put them on a sheet pan for easier cleanup.
7. Bake medium potatoes for 45–50 minutes or large potatoes for 60–70 minutes, until completely tender.
8. Check by inserting a fork or skewer into the center. It should slide in easily with almost no resistance.
9. Split open and add the fixings you want.

Notes

• Plan on about 60 minutes of cook time, depending on the size of the potatoes.