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Baked potatoes are one of the most loved foods around. They are also one of the easiest foods to make. You can even get the kids in on the preparation if they are old enough to be in the kitchen. Cooking baked potatoes is best done when you have another reason for the oven to be on already. That way you aren't using extra energy just for a few potatoes in the oven. I often make oven baked potatoes when cooking a roast or casserole. Just pop them in the oven next to whatever you are cooking and let it sit. Can't get much easier than that.
Not all potatoes are good baking potatoes. New potatoes, available in the spring or early summer, tend to be waxier and don't bake as well. The best potato for baking is an Idaho potato or any other potato marked as a baking potato. They will usually tell you on the bag or on the sign in the store. Just one ingredient: baking potatoes (Idaho or another baking potato) Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and scrub the potatoes. Dry them and grease lightly with butter. Bake for 40 - 60 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the size. When half done, puncture the skin once with a fork. When done, serve with your choice of toppings suggested below, or create your own treat. Suggested Toppings:Any or all of the following -butter sour cream chopped chives or parsley grated cheeses cheese sauce broccoli with cheese sauce chili and of course salt and pepper to your taste
Microwave Baked PotatoYou aren't really baking a potato when you cook it whole in a microwave, but most of us refer to it as a "baked potato". There are two important points to remember when cooking a whole potato in the microwave:
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