Once you discover how to arrive at the Perfectly Baked Potato, the meal possibilities are at least a dozen deep.  And that’s just where we’ll begin.

~ Perfectly Baked Potatoes Instructions ~
Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.
Scrub potatoes under running water to remove any loose dirt, then dry.
Use a fork and pierce potatoes 3-4 times.
Place plain Russet baking potatoes unwrapped on a foil lined baking sheet.
Wrap sweet potatoes in aluminum foil and place on baking sheet.
Bake for 1 hour or until tender.
Slice and fluff with fork.

Now let’s get busy topping these Perfectly Baked Potatoes.

Classic Loaded Baked Potato {with Butter, Sour Cream, Bacon, Cheddar and Chives}.

Chili & Cheese Topped Baked Potato {with Sour Cream and Bacon}.

Baked Sweet Potato {with Buffalo Chicken and Crumbled Blue Cheese}.

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes {with Brown Sugar and Pecans}.

Baked Potato {with Tomatoes, Basil Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella}.

Baked Sweet Potato {with Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach Topped with Jarlsberg Cheese}.

Baked Potato {with Garlic Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese}.

Baked Sweet Potato {with Curried Chicken and Cilantro}.

Baked Breakfast Potato {with Scrambled Eggs, Avocado, Tomato & Queso Fresco}.

Baked Sweet Potato {with Steamed Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Fried Eggs}.

Sliced Twice Baked Potato {with Bacon, Parmesan & Herbs}.

Pulled Pork Baked Potato {with a side of slaw}.

Southwest Baked Potato {with Cottage Cheese}.

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