How to Bake Russet Potatoes

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Scrub the potatoes.. Rub the potatoes with olive oil.. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.

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1

Scrub the potatoes.

Step 1

Scrub the potatoes.

2

Rub the potatoes with olive oil.

Step 2

Rub the potatoes with olive oil.

3

Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.

4

Prick the potatoes with a fork.

Step 4

Prick the potatoes with a fork.

5

Preheat the oven.

Step 5

Preheat the oven.

6

Place the potatoes on the middle rack.

Step 6

Place the potatoes on the middle rack.

7

Bake the potatoes for 50 to 60 minutes.

Step 7

Bake the potatoes for 50 to 60 minutes.

8

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 3 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 3 minutes.

9

Cut the potatoes open and add toppings for serving.

Step 9

Cut the potatoes open and add toppings for serving.

10

Place the potatoes on microwave-safe plate and heat for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Place the potatoes on microwave-safe plate and heat for 5 minutes.

11

Turn the potatoes over and heat for 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 11

Turn the potatoes over and heat for 3 to 5 minutes.

12

Remove the potatoes and let them to sit for 3 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the potatoes and let them to sit for 3 minutes.

13

Serve the potatoes with your favorite toppings.

Step 13

Serve the potatoes with your favorite toppings.

14

Place the potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker and cover them.

Step 14

Place the potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker and cover them.

15

Set the cooker to low and let the potatoes cook for about 8 hours.

Step 15

Set the cooker to low and let the potatoes cook for about 8 hours.

16

Remove the potatoes and top with your favorite toppings.

Step 16

Remove the potatoes and top with your favorite toppings.

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