Ingredients

1   large Idaho potato per person, plus a few extras
vegetable oil
kosher salt
butter
sour cream
grated Cheddar cheese
bacon, fried crisp, drained and crumbled

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Scrub the potatoes and pat dry. Rub the skin with vegetable oil. Sprinkle with salt. Pierce the skin of the potato in several places with the tines of a fork. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the sides are soft when pressed. 

Place in a chafing dish and serve with bowls of butter, sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and crumbled friend bacon for toppings