--Baked Potato-- Baked, Microwaved or Grilled

"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"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 4mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
4 baked/grilled/microwaved potatoes
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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:

  • *******************.
  • 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.

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Reviews

  1. Such a simple recipe. I nuked mine since I was in a hurry and it worked well. Thanks for sharing. Made for What's on the Menu tag.
     
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I am a busy mom both with stuff at home and my work. My kids and husband love to try new creations so they are right at home with my love of recipes. It is fun to make something and try several different ways at it. I love to try different enchilada recipes, recipes for various ice teas, and anything that gets food on the table on the weeknights. Restaurant recipes for the weekends are another favorite.
 
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