Baked potato

Baked potatoes with proper fillings Under $2 a portion with broccoli and sharp cheddar, and closer to $1 when the filling is leftovers that need using up. A big russet baked until the skin crackles is a blank canvas: leftover chili, garlicky sautéed greens, tuna with scallions, or sour cream and chives. Bake a whole tray at once and the oven does the work while you sort out the toppings. The secret is a long, hot oven and salted skin, not the microwave.