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Halftime Baked Potatoes
This quick-and-easy trick to cut the baking time in half for baked potatoes is simple – hence the name Halftime Baked Potatoes. It’s super simple and results in creamy, fluffy baked potatoes with extra crispy skin. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Place cut-side up on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle on kosher salt.
- Step 3
Use your hands to rub the salt and oil all over the potato halves, then place cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Step 4
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, using a fork to poke through the skin to check for doneness. Let cool for a few minutes, and flip over with a spatula.
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Hi, I’m Reed Dunn, the home cook, food blogger and photographer behind Pesto & Potatoes. This is where I share fresh, seasonal plant-based and pescatarian recipes to inspire you in the kitchen and make answering “what’s for dinner?” a little easier.
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