I tried baked-potato recipes from Ina Garten, Guy Fieri, Cat Cora, and Nancy Fuller. My favorite took nearly 7 hours.

Paige BennettSep 10, 2024, 20:33 IST

I was excited to try these celebrity-chef recipes.Paige Bennett

I made baked-potato recipes from famous chefs Ina Garten, Guy Fieri, Cat Cora, and Nancy Fuller.
Some of Cora's flavors didn't work for me even though the texture was right.

I've made baked potatoes many times before, but I've never followed specific recipes. I usually just stick to pretty classic fillings, like butter, sour cream, and cheese.

But after trying four different recipes by chefs Ina Garten, Guy Fieri, Cat Cora, and Nancy Fuller, I've found some new favorite methods and toppings.

I was surprised by some of Garten's ingredients.

I knew there would be plenty of herbs.Paige Bennett

The process involved rolling the baked potatoes in a salt mixture.

I'd never thought to season the outside of the potato before baking.Paige Bennett

I was impressed with the flavors of the potato and its filling.

The whipped feta was absolutely delicious.Paige Bennett

Next, it was time to try Fieri's recipe.

The ingredients were simple but potent.Paige Bennett

I started by brining the potatoes for about six hours.

There were a lot of salty flavors going on.Paige Bennett

The skin was a little too salty, but I was blown away by the texture.

The texture was so creamy and fluffy.Paige Bennett

Next, I tested Cora's veggie-packed potato recipe.

I wasn't sold on these ingredients.Paige Bennett

This recipe was the quickest of the four I tested.

There was something off about the flavor combination.Paige Bennett

Quicker doesn't always mean better.

I probably won't be making this again.Paige Bennett

Finally, I tested Fuller's loaded baked potatoes.

I was all over these classic ingredients.Paige Bennett

The recipe was easy, but the oven temperature seemed too low.

I don't think the potato cooked all the way through.Paige Bennett

The toppings were good, but the potato needed to cook at a higher temperature.

With a few adjustments, this recipe would be great.Paige Bennett

Garten's and Fieri's recipes really changed the way I approach this simple dish.

I didn’t expect to find new methods of making baked potatoes.Paige Bennett

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