For years I’ve been “nuking” my potatoes in the microwave and it has produced unsavory results, but hey it’s quick and easy right? Recently I decided enough is enough and I needed to learn the proper way to bake a potato and voila, fantastic results! In my opinion, brushing the potatoes with a little olive oil and seasoning blend shouldn’t be optional!
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Kitchen Tip: Oven Baked Potatoes
The “I’ve got time” Method:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Start with organic russet potatoes of the large baking variety. Wash, scrub and dry the potatoes.
- Optional: brush each side of the potato with olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt or your favorite seasoning blend.
- Poke holes on all sides with the point of a sharp knife.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 75-90 minutes. This can vary depending on the size of your potato and the altitude at which you live, so you will still need to test for doneness and find what cook time works best for you.
The “I’m short on time” Method:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Start with organic russet potatoes of the large baking variety. Wash, scrub and dry the potatoes.
- Microwave the potatoes, up to 4 at a time, on full power for 4 minutes.
- Turn potatoes over and microwave for 4 more minutes.
- Optional: brush each side of the potato with olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt or your favorite seasoning blend.
- Then, bake the microwaved potatoes in the 450 degrees F preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Jillian
Hi, I'm Jillian. I'm a teacher turned stay-at-home mom. I miss the creativity teaching provided so I'm always trying to find time to exercise my artistic abilities. Mostly that means cooking and baking. My blog is dedicated to providing restaurant-quality recipes for the home cook.
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CAS
Thanks for sharing. I, too, have been taking the easy way out & nuking the potatoes. Your options sound so much better.
CAS
Katie
Thank you so much for linking up to Katie’s Cucina. I just wanted to let you know that I featured your tips and tricks on baking potatoes today!
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