Perfect Baked Potato

This baked potato has a crisp, golden skin, and is light and fluffy on the inside - a perfect baked potato. Serve with a dollop of sour cream if you like. Great comfort food!

• Preparation Time: 1 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 31 mins
• Calories: 419 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons butter
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium baking potato

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Scrub the potato, and pierce the skin several times with a knife or fork. Rub the skin with olive oil, then with salt.

Step 2

Place the potato in the preheated oven, and bake until slightly soft and golden brown, about 90 minutes. Slice the potato down the center, and serve with butter and black pepper. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top, if desired.