Vegetarian

Crispy Buttery Baked Potatoes

Name: Crispy Buttery Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours

Some might argue that baked potatoes don’t need a recipe, but we disagree. We’ve tested these potatoes time and time again and find that the oven temperature, the olive oil and seasoning rub, and the knife cut all make for the perfect spud. You will, too.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

2 hours

Servings

Level

Easy

Ingredients

1 russet potato per person, scrubbed and patted dry
olive oil
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
1 Tablespoon Challenge Butter per potato
any favorite toppings such as sour cream, cheddar cheese, avocado, chives, chili, mushrooms, broccoli, grilled onions, and salsa

Directions

1

Arrange rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400ºF.
2

Rub potatoes all over with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3

Slice a small cross shape into each potato about ¼-inch deep and bake directly on the oven rack for 45 minutes to 1 hour. (For a crispy exterior skin, potatoes can bake up to an extra hour.)
4

While potatoes bake, arrange favorite toppings into small bowls.
5

Remove potatoes from the oven and carefully cut deeper into the initial slices. Return potatoes to oven for 10 more minutes.
6

Remove potatoes from oven, carefully slice lengthwise and insert 1 Tablespoon of butter for each potato. Then push potatoes open further and top with favorite toppings.