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Baked Potatoes

Name: Baked Potatoes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes, washed; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; Unsalted butter, for serving; Cooked broccoli, for serving; Sour cream, for serving; Freshly grated cheddar cheese, for serving; Finely chopped chives, for serving

Martha shows how to make a baked potato, No. 8 in our 20 More Things Everyone Should Know.

Source: The Martha Stewart Show, November Fall 2007

Servings

Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes, washed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Unsalted butter, for serving
Cooked broccoli, for serving
Sour cream, for serving
Freshly grated cheddar cheese, for serving
Finely chopped chives, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Insert a metal skewer lengthwise through the center of each potato. Place on baking sheet and bake until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour.
2. Remove from oven and break open by smashing on counter, or breaking in half. Top with desired toppings, and serve immediately.