Easy Baked Potatoes Recipe

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

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Baked 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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