An easy and customizable side dish that is perfect for everyone - this recipe is great with a topping bar at dinner and everyone can customize the way he or she wants.
Recipe by Pamela Salzman on January 7, 2011
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT50M
Total time: PT60M
Ingredients
4 medium Russet or Idaho baking potatoes (about 6 ounces each)
4 teaspoons unsalted butter (softened)
Coarse kosher salt (preferably additive-free such as Diamond Crystal)
Favorite toppings:
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Scrub the potatoes, dry and rub each with 1 teaspoon of butter. Pour a layer of salt on the bottom of a shallow baking dish or cookie sheet. 1 1/2 cups is perfect for a 13 x 9 -inch dish.
Place the potatoes 2 inches apart on top of the salt and bake for 50 minutes, until tender.
When each potato is removed from the baking dish, rub off any salt clinging to the bottom of the potato. Split open lengthwise and top as desired.
