Basic Baked Potatoes

Published January 9, 1993

Total Time
1 hour
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:1 or more servings
  • 1 or more oval baking potatoes

  • 1 teaspoon or more butter or vegetable oil

Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

44 grams carbs; 235 calories; 3 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 12 milligrams sodium; 5 grams protein; 2 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

  2. Step 2

    Scrub the potatoes, dry them and, if desired, rub the skin of each with a teaspoon of butter or oil. Prick the skin of each potato in one or two places with a fork or with the point of a knife.

  3. Step 3

    Place the potatoes in the oven and bake 45 minutes to an hour, until the potato offers no resistance when a knife is inserted in the center.

  4. Step 4

    Remove the potatoes from the oven and serve at once, whole, or score the potato or potatoes with an X, squeeze the sides of the potato to force the X open and serve.

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