Name: Simple Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, about 1/8-inch thickness; 2 teaspoons olive oil for coating the potatoes; Kosher salt (optional); 3 tablespoons butter (for serving); Optional garnishes: sour cream, chopped fresh parsley, shredded cheese, crumbled cooked bacon

Simple Baked Potatoes

a baked potato on a plate with butter and parsley

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These simple baked potatoes make an easy, fuss-free side dish you can serve with just about any main protein. Dress them up with garnishes or leave them plain.

Author: Diana
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Potatoes
Method: Bake

Ingredients

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2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, about 1/8-inch thickness
2 teaspoons olive oil for coating the potatoes
Kosher salt (optional)
3 tablespoons butter (for serving)
Optional garnishes: sour cream, chopped fresh parsley, shredded cheese, crumbled cooked bacon

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 400 F (200 C).
Scrub the potatoes and pat dry. Rub the potatoes with the olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, if desired. Prick the potatoes in several places with a sharp fork or skewer.
Arrange the potatoes on the oven rack and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Squeeze them or prick with a fork to test for doneness.
Serve the baked potatoes with butter and your favorite garnishes. Enjoy!

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