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Perfect Baked Gold Potatoes Recipe (How to Make them Easy!)

Perfect Baked Gold Potatoes Recipe (How to Make them Easy!)

With crisp exteriors and a creamy center, these baked yellow potatoes are the perfect side dish any night of the week.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 yellow or gold potatoes large Yukon Gold potatoes work great
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. This is the go-to temperature for a perfect baked potato with a crisp exterior and soft center.
  2. Scrub and dry your potatoes. Drying them well helps the skins to crisp.
  3. Using a fork, poke each potato a few times to prevent steam from building up inside.
  4. Rub each potato with olive oil or avocado oil and sprinkle generously with kosher salt.
  5. Place directly on the oven rack or you can use a baking sheet lined with foil for easy cleanup.
  6. Bake until fork-tender. Cooking time depends on the size of your potatoes, but 45 to 60 minutes is typical.
  7. To serve, use a knife to cut lengthwise and gently squeeze to fluff the creamy interior. Add your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheddar cheese, fresh herbs or even freshly grated parmesan cheese.