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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.
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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