Restaurant Style Baked Potatoes Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees and position racks in top and bottom thirds. Wash potato (or potatoes) thoroughly with a stiff brush and cold running water. Dry, then using a standard fork poke 8 to 12 deep holes all over the spud so that moisture can escape during cooking. Place in a bowl and coat lightly with oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and place potato directly on rack in middle of oven. Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drippings.
• Bake 1 hour or until skin feels crisp but flesh beneath feels soft. Serve by creating a dotted line from end to end with your fork, then crack the spud open by squeezing the ends towards one another. It will pop right open. But watch out, there will be some steam.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Prick potatoes in several places with fork. Microwave on HIGH 8 to 9 min. or until tender.
• Cut potatoes lengthwise in half. Scoop flesh into bowl, leaving thin shells; mash potato flesh with cream cheese spread, sour cream and 1/4 cup cheddar. Spoon into potato shells; sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
• Bake 10 min. or until cheese is melted and potatoes are heated through.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º.
• Wash the potatoes well and while still damp, rub it with plenty of salt.
• Pierce the potatoes with a fork all over.
• Bake at 400º for 40- 60 minute or until tender. When a knife inserted into the center of the potato comes out with no resistance, they are done.
• The result is a crispy exterior with a fluffy interior.