Baked Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Scrub the potatoes with a vegetable brush and dry with paper towels.
3. 3
   Rub the oil over the potato skins and sprinkle lightly with salt.
4. 4
   Place the potatoes in a small baking pan and bake for about 1 hour, or until the potatoes feel soft to the touch.
5. 5
   Remove from the oven, cut in half, and top with the topping of your choice.
6. 6
   If you are using cheddar or mozzarella cheese, place the cheese-topped potatoes under the broiler for 1 minute to melt.
7. 7
   (This is not necessary for the ricotta topping.)