You know your baked potatoes are good when they are better than you average restaurant’s baked potato and this version will knock your socks off with a crispy skin and flavors to match. They will take time to bake, the the prep is very easy and won’t take a whole lot of time in the kitchen. But you will need to prepare these ahead of time so that they will be finished when the rest of your meal is done, or just make a meal out of a baked potato by adding all of your own fixings on top.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.23
- 4 Potatoes $0.80
- 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt $0.06
- 1 tsp Pepper $0.14
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder $0.12
Total $1.36
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Preparation:
- Scrub the potatoes clean with a good vegetable brush like the one from OXO
- Let the potatoes dry – about 20-30 minutes
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Poke the skins of the potatoes with a fork.
- Rub the Oil over the potato skins.
- Add salt, pepper and garlic powder (you may substitute your favorite spices)
- Place in the oven and heat for about 1 hour
- To test doneness, you can stick a fork in them. It should go in easily and come out cleanly when they are done.
- Take them out of the oven and let them cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Top with your favorite toppings like butter, chives, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, chili, or whatever you like on your potato.
Kitchen Items used in this recipe
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| OXO Good Grips Vegetable Brush | SENZER Gravity Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set |
