Perfect Baked Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
| Baking potatoes | 2 1⁄2 Pound | |
| Butter/Margarine | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Paprika | To Taste | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 252 Calories from Fat 29
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3 g5.1%
Saturated Fat 2 g9.9%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 8.1 mg2.7%
Sodium 113.8 mg4.7%
Total Carbohydrates 51 g17.1%
Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.1%
Sugars 1.8 g
Protein 6 g12.3%
Vitamin A 4.6% Vitamin C 27.2%
Calcium 3.8% Iron 13.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1) Preheat oven to 425F.
2) Scrub potatoes well under cold running water.
3) On paper towels, dry the potatoes thoroughly.
4) Using fork, prick skins over entire surface.
5) Brush potatoes with salad oil if you like skins soft after baking.
MAKING
6) Right on oven rack, place the potatoes and bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until they fork-tender or feel soft when squeezed.
7) Slash an X in top of each potato.
8) Then, using pot holder, hold the potato and squeeze ends so steam can escape and potato fluffs up.
9) Add a pat of butter to each; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Or top with sour cream and bacon or green onion.
SERVING
10) Serve the baked potatoes alone or accompany with fried steaks and grilled fish.
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