Sorry Knight Rider, This Baked Potato Wasn't Named For You. Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 long baking potatoes (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 Tbsp melted butter
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 459g | |
| Calories 1238 | |
| Calories from Fat 897 | 72% |
| Total Fat 101.8g | 127% |
| Saturated Fat 37.06g | 148% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium 1127mg | 47% |
| Potassium 1416mg | 40% |
| Total Carbs 75.45g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3g | 28% |
| Sugars 4.2g | 3% |
| Protein 10.57g | 17% |
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