Recipe of the Day: How to Cook a Baked Potato.
Potatoes are always a crowd favorite. Whether they’re served as a holiday side dish or alongside a juicy steak, the popular starch is as timeless as it gets. But, when it comes to cooking potatoes, the No. 1 question prevails — what’s the best method? Sure, mashing them or putting them into a decadent casserole dish is fine and good, but if you want to keep it simple, a baked potato is a true classic. But, what’s the best way to bake a potato? Turns out, it’s a lot more complicated than simply tossing a spud in the oven.
Although it takes a little more time, baking potatoes gives them a crisp exterior that elevates the skin rather than tossing this vitamin-loaded shell into the garbage can. Plus, when you load them up with sour cream and scallions, baked potatoes hit the spot every time.
To make the dish, you’ll just need russet potatoes and common pantry items, like olive oil and salt. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Then piere the potatoes on each side with a fork. Roll the potaotes in a generous pour of olive oil and season them on all sides with salt. Bake the potatoes for one hour. When they’re done, load them up with your favorite toppings and serve.
