Baked Potato

I sometimes forget that baked potatoes can be the main dish of your dinner. Setting up a potato bar is easy and tasty. The options for toppings are endless!



Heat oven to 350 degrees. Wash potatoes thoroughly. Dry, then using a standard fork poke 8 to 12 deep holes all over so that moisture can escape during cooking. Place potatoes directly on rack in middle of oven. Bake 1 hour or until skin feels crisp but flesh beneath feels soft.

If you want the skins to remain soft, wrap potatoes in foil and extend baking time 15 minutes. If you're cooking more than 4 potatoes, you'll also need to extend the cooking time by up to 15 minutes.