Cookbook:Baked Potatoes

Baked Potatoes
Category	Potato recipes
Servings	1 serving
Time	15–60 minutes
Difficulty

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Potatoes are perfect for camping—they don't take up space in the cooler, and cooked in foil they are easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1 large baking potato
• Cooking oil
• Salt
• Butter or sour cream (optional)

Procedure

Camping variation

1. Scrub potato and pierce the skin all over with a fork.
2. Wrap potato lightly oiled heavy-duty foil and seal.
3. Cook over medium-hot coals for 45 minutes or until soft.
4. Serve with salt and butter or sour cream .

Microwave variation

1. 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.
2. Place a piece of paper towel in the microwave, and microwave potatoes on high for 8 minutes. Potatoes will be extremely hot when finished.
3. Cut potato into four and serve with toppings of your choice.

Oven variation

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Clean and prepare potatoes as above.
3. Place the potatoes in the oven.
4. Cook for 1 hour.
5. Remove when cooked. Puncture potato and separate skin from flesh.

Notes, tips, and variations

• Other possible toppings include spicy beans, avocado, salsa, mushrooms, grated cheese...whatever is left in the fridge!

Warnings

• When cooking is initially completed, handle the hot potato with care.