How to Make the Perfect Baked Potato

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Using simple ingredients and a fool-proof method, you can make the perfect baked potato right in your own kitchen!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: American

Cuisine: Vegan

Diet: Vegan

Servings: baked potato

Calories: 204kcal

Preheat your oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper (not necessary, but makes for easy clean
Wash and scrub your potato.
Using a small, sharp knife or a fork, poke holes all around your potato.
Drizzle one teaspoon of olive oil on top of the potato and use your hands to rub the oil all over the potato.
Take a small amount of sea salt in your fingers and rub it all over the potato.
Place the potato onto your lined baking tray and place it in the oven to bake for about 60 minutes. Depending on the size of you potato you may need to increase or decrease the amount of time. To know that your potato is ready, it should give a little when pressed with your finger and a knife should be able to cut it easily.
Serve your baked potato hot, stuffed with cashew sour cream, vegan cheese and green onion.

Use this method to enjoy a loaded potato any time you want. Add all of your favorite toppings - don't forget some protein!