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Oven Baked Potato with Butter

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1h 5min

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1 servings

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A classic comfort food, this oven-baked potato is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Topped with a pat of melting butter, it's a simple yet satisfying side dish or light meal. This recipe brings out the natural flavors of the potato, enhanced by the rich, creamy butter. Perfect for a cozy dinner or as a versatile base for various toppings.

Nutrition Facts

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3 g
1 g
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Milk

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Steps

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1
Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2
Wash the potato

Thoroughly wash the russet potato under cool running water.

3
Dry the potato

Pat the potato dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

4
Pierce the potato

Using a fork, pierce the potato skin several times on all sides.

5
Place on baking sheet

Place the potato directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6
Bake the potato

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the inside is tender when pierced with a fork.

7
Remove from oven

Carefully remove the potato from the oven using oven mitts.

8
Cut the potato

Using a knife, cut a slit lengthwise across the top of the potato.

9
Fluff the potato

Gently squeeze the sides of the potato to open it up and fluff the inside with a fork.

10
Add butter

Place the butter on top of the hot potato, allowing it to melt.

11
Season the potato

Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the potato and melted butter.

12
Serve

Serve the baked potato immediately while hot.

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