Monday With Meg: The Perfect Baked Potato

I don’t know about you but I absolutely love a baked potato....especially when it’s topped with butter, cheese and bacon. It really is the perfect companion to a juicy grilled steak. I have the perfect way to bake up a steak house worthy baked potato at home.

The key to the perfect baked potato is for the inside to be tender and fluffy while the skin is seasoned and crispy. Making sure the potato is dry then rubbing it with oil will ensure a crispy outside. Taking the time to bake it at a somewhat low temperature for about an hour will produce the perfect texture.

Pair this perfect baked potato with marinated steak for a steak house dinner on the cheap!

The Perfect Baked Potato

1 large Russet Potato
1-2 Tbsp. olive oil (depending on size of potato)
1 tsp. kosher salt
Preferred toppings

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Scrub potato well then dry. Poke holes in the potato with a fork to allow any steam to vent.

2. Rub clean, dry potato with olive oil then sprinkle with kosher salt. Place directly on oven rack and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the skin is crispy and the flesh is soft.  

This recipe was provided for your delicious pleasure by Meg's Everyday Indulgence.

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