Outback Steakhouse Baked Potato

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Oct. 18, 2012

You can make a baked potato like the Outback Steakhouse. It is not a mystery on how to get the lovely salt crust on the outside of your baked potato any longer. All you need is baked potatoes, vegetable oil, and some kosher salt. I'll show you how to make this restaurant favorite at home.

Ingredients

Russet potato 1 Pound
Kosher salt 2 Tablespoon
Vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon
Butter 4 Tablespoon
Sour cream 4 Tablespoon

Directions

GETTING READY

1. Wash your potatoes well.

2. Rub the outside of the potatoes with vegetable oil.

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

MAKING

4. On a baking sheet, place the potatoes.

5. Salt them well so that it forms a crust on top.

6. Place them in the oven and bake for an hour.

7. Take them out and slit open the middle.

8. Press from both the ends to further open it up. Take care to not burn your hands.

9. Top with scoops of butter and dollops of sour cream.

SERVING

10. Garnish with chopped chives and serve right away.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 3

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 346Calories from Fat 222

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 25 g38.5%

Saturated Fat 13 g65%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 3811 mg158.79%

Total Carbohydrates 28 g9.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 4 g8%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet