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How to Make Baked Potatoes

Nothing beats a classic baked potato, with a creamy interior, and a crispy exterior. We're talking all about How to Make Baked Potatoes and our favorite ways to serve them to inspire your side dish game.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Baked Potatoes
Method: Bake
Author: Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Ingredients

  • Russet Potatoes
  • Avocado oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons of butter or ghee
  • Fine Sea Salt
  • Freshly Ground Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF.
  • Scrub and dry potatoes. Poke each potato all over with a fork.
  • Place potatoes on rimmed baking sheet. Rub or brush avocado oil over the potato and sprinkle each with a big pinch of salt.
  • Roast in the oven, rotating the potato every 20 minutes, until the potato is dry on the outside and easily pierced with a fork, about 50-70 minutes.
  • Carefully slice open the potato, and press it together to separate the flesh. Fluff the interior of the potato with a fork and add a pat of butter or ghee, a sprinkle of salt and fresh ground black pepper.
  • Add butter and salt or desired filling.