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Oven Baked Potato with Butter
1h 5min
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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.
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Sugar
3 g
1 g
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Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Wash the potato
Thoroughly wash the russet potato under cool running water.
Dry the potato
Pat the potato dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Pierce the potato
Using a fork, pierce the potato skin several times on all sides.
Place on baking sheet
Place the potato directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the potato
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the inside is tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove from oven
Carefully remove the potato from the oven using oven mitts.
Cut the potato
Using a knife, cut a slit lengthwise across the top of the potato.
Fluff the potato
Gently squeeze the sides of the potato to open it up and fluff the inside with a fork.
Add butter
Place the butter on top of the hot potato, allowing it to melt.
Season the potato
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the potato and melted butter.
Serve
Serve the baked potato immediately while hot.
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