Baked Potato Bar
A fun and interactive way to enjoy dinner with customizable baked potatoes and a variety of toppings.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 6-8 pieces Russet potatoes Scrubbed clean and dried with paper towels
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- to taste Kosher salt
- 6-8 tablespoons Unsalted butter 1 tablespoon per potato
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Step 2: Place the scrubbed and dried Russet potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over each potato and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Step 3: Bake the potatoes in the oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until easily pierced with a fork.
- Step 4: While the potatoes are baking, prepare your toppings in bowls for guests to customize their potatoes.
- Step 5: Once baked, let the potatoes cool for a few minutes, cut a slit in the top, fluff the insides, and add a tablespoon of butter.
Notes
Choose potatoes of similar size for even cooking. Don't skip the oil and salt for crispy skin.