Ingredients
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- 4 large russet potatoes (washed and dried)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, divided)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- Position a potato between two chopsticks or skewers and cut vertical slits about ⅛ inch apart without cutting through the base. Repeat for all potatoes.
- Brush half of the melted butter over each potato, ensuring it seeps into the slits.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes; then gently open the layers with a knife and brush with remaining butter.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until crispy outside and tender inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg