Perfect Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes (with a little short cut!)
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 Russet Potatoes
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- Shredded Cheese (optional)
- Sour Cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 °F
- Using a fork, poke holes all over each potato.
- Put both potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 6 minutes.
- Spray two medium size sheets of aluminum foil with non-stick spray. Spray potatoes lightly, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Wrap each potato (separately) tightly in aluminum foil and place on baking sheet.
- Cook for 30 minutes at 425 °F
- *Carefully* unwrap the potatoes (they will be very hot!). Cut the potatoes down the center and top with salt and pepper. Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, hot sauce... the options are endless!