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Baked potatoes are a popular and simple dish made by cooking whole potatoes in an oven until they become tender on the inside and develop a crispy skin on the outside. They are versatile and classic side dishes that can be customized with various toppings and seasonings to suit individual preferences.
Baked potatoes are a versatile side dish and can be served alongside a variety of main courses, such as grilled meats, stews, or salads. They are loved for their simplicity, comfort, and the opportunity to customize them with a range of delicious additions.
Potatoes are perfect for camping—they don’t take up space in the cooler, and cooked in foil they are easy to prepare.
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Here’s how to make Baked Potatoes:
Easy Baked Potatoes Recipe
Course: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyBaked potatoes are a versatile side dish and can be served alongside a variety of main courses, such as grilled meats, stews, or salads.
Ingredients
1 large baking potato
Cooking oil
Salt
Butter or sour cream (optional)
Directions
- Camping variation
- Scrub potato and pierce the skin all over with a fork.
- Wrap potato, lightly oiled, in heavy-duty foil and seal.
- Cook over medium-hot coals for 45 minutes or until soft.
- Serve with salt and butter or sour cream .
- Microwave variation
- Clean and prepare potatoes as above, but wrap them in waxed paper, not foil. Be sure to poke the potato with a fork to make sure it is cooked evenly.
- Place a piece of paper towel in the microwave, and microwave potatoes on high for 8 minutes. Potatoes will be extremely hot when finished.
- Cut potato into four and serve with toppings of your choice.
- Oven variation
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Clean and prepare potatoes as above.
- Place the potatoes in the oven.
- Cook for 1 hour.
- Remove when cooked. Puncture potato and separate skin from flesh.
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