The Best Salted Baked Potato
If you want to make the best Salted Baked Potato, you’ve got buy Idaho Russets. And, since Russets are cheap, we can buy a huge bag of them because their shelf life is long and extensive too. I know that everyone thinks they know how to make a Baked Potato these days. Just throw it in the oven and bake it for an hour, right? Well, sure… That is, if you’re looking for a basic flavorless potato, be my guest. But if you want that crispy, salty potato skin with a fluffy interior, there’s a few simple steps you need to follow in order to make your Baked Potato rock. and, The secret is Oil and Margarita or Kosher Salt.
Salt is cheap to, so that makes this recipe a win-win. The only spendy ingredient is the Olive Oil but you can use vegetable or Canola Oil and your Baked Potato will still turn out great.
Preparing a Baked Potato
First, in order to make a Baked Potato, you need to clean those Russets. Clean all of your potatoes before you stab them with a fork. Four to five punctures on two sides of each potato is perfect. Then drizzle olive oil over the top of each one and rub the skin with your hands until the potato is fully coated. The next step is just as easy. Sprinkle Margarita or Kosher Salt over the top and turn each one over and repeat.
This is a Steakhouse trade secret, for those Salted Baked Potatoes we all love so much. Why Margarita or Kosher salt? Because its good! It’s very light and fluffy, and doesn’t over whelm your pallet when you’re eating it. Then bake at 350° F. for an hour. If you’re baking 4 or more potatoes, add 15 minutes for each additional potato.
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Hasselback Potatoes, Beef Steak Ranchero’s with Potatoes, National Potato Chip Day, Sweet Potato Casserole, Sweet Potato Fries, Hash Browns, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Potato Bomb Mini’s, Potato Waffles, Squid with Potatoes, Onions & Peppers, Corned Beef Hash, Killer Hash Browns, Shredded Hash Browns.
Salted Baked Potato Ingredients:
- Russet Potatoes, as many as you want
- 1/2 tsp Olive Oil, per potato
- 1/2 tsp Margarita or Kosher Salt, per potato
- Your favorite toppings, might include butter, chili, nacho cheese, red onion, green onion, bacon bits, chopped ham, cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped Parsley.
Instructions:
- For a step-by-step guide, check out the short video tutorial!
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the potatoes for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until they’re fork-tender.