Food & Cooking Recipes Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes Baked Potatoes 3.5 (26) By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 20, 2016 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 Martha shows how to make a baked potato, No. 8 in our 20 More Things Everyone Should Know. 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 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. Remove from oven and break open by smashing on counter, or breaking in half. Top with desired toppings, and serve immediately. Print