--BAKED POTATO-- BAKED, MICROWAVED OR GRILLED

--Baked Potato-- Baked, Microwaved or Grilled image

This is a basic recipe for a baked potato with 3 ways of preparation that being baking, microwaving or grilling. It can be made for one, two, three or four potatoes or more. A Better Homes recipe that has been around for years and has been tested over time. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy! ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories Potato

Time 1h4m

Yield 4 baked/grilled/microwaved potatoes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 baking potatoes (Russet, Idaho, etc) or 4 sweet potatoes (Russet, Idaho, etc)
aluminum foil
butter
oil
shortening
margarine
sour cream
bacon
butter
chives

Steps:

FOR BAKED:.
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Scrub baking or sweet potatoes thoroughly with a brush.
Pat dry.
For soft skins rub the skins with butter, shortening, margarine or oil --OR--.
Skip rubbing skins.
Prick potatoes with a fork.
Wrap each potato in aluminum.
Bake in 425 degree oven for 40-60 minutes or in a 350 degree oven for
70-80 minutes until tender.
When done, roll each potato gently under your hand.
Then cut a crisscross in each top with a knife.
Press in and up on the ends of each potato.
Add toppings of your choice.
FOR MICROWAVED:.
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Scrub 6-8 ounce baking or sweet potatoes.
Pat dry (Do not rub with butter, margarine, shortening or oil).
Prick with a fork.
Arrange potatoes on a plate in a spoke fashion.
Microcook, uncovered, on 100% power(high) until tender.
5-7 minutes for one potato.
7-9 minutes for two potatoes.
13-16 minutes for 4 potatoes.
Rearranging and turning potatoes over once.
Let stand 5 minutes.
When done, roll each potato gently under your hand.
Then cut a crisscross in each top with a knife.
Press in and up on the ends of each potato.
Add toppings of your choice.
FOR GRILLING:.
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Scrub baking or sweet potatoes.
Pat Dry.
For soft skins rub the skins with butter, shortening, margarine or oil.
Prick potatoes with a fork.
Wrap each potato in a 7 inch square of heavy foil.
Grill potatoes on an uncovered grill directly over medium slow coals for 1 to 2 hours or until tender .
When done, roll each potato gently under your hand.
Then cut a crisscross in each top with a knife.
Press in and up on the ends of each potato.
Add your choice of toppings.