Baked Potato is a holiday favourite in many parts of the world. Easy to make, the fluffy inside with the crisp potato skin makes or Jacket Potato a family favourite.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Accompaniments, Bachelor Recipes, Baked, Side dish, Thanksgiving
Scrub the potatoes remove all the blemishes. If the potato has eyes remove them too.
Poke holes all around the potato with a fork.
Rub some butter/oil on the skin and then season liberally with salt.
Transfer to the hot oven and bake.
The potatoes are done in 40-60 minutes depending on the size of the potato. The test is you should be able to pierce the baked potato with a fork.
Remove from the oven to the waiting plate, hey use oven mitts.
Notes
Protips:
The cooking time for the potatoes will vary. You will need anything from 45-60 minutes. Just test with your fork. Bigger potatoes will take longer to bake.
Apply salt liberally on the skin. As you eat the salty skin you need not season the inside of the potato.
Decide do you want crisp skins on your baked potato? If yes do not cover the potatoes with foil. The reason is the foil traps the steam causing the skin to shrivel and become soft.
Frequently Asked Questions:What temperature should I set in my oven to bake potatoes? Bake potatoes at 220C or 425F for 45-60 minutes.Can I wrap potatoes in foil before baking?Yes, you can foil wrap the potatoes before baking. But the steam gets trapped in the foil and the potato skins are not crisp.Why are potatoes baked in aluminium foil?Aluminium foil heats fast and traps the heat this results in quicker baked potatoes. The potatoes stay hotter in the foil for a longer period. But remember that since the steam from the potatoes is trapped in the foil the potato skins are not crisp. If you are looking for soft and steamed skin then please go ahead.What is the best thing to put on a baked potato? The traditional toppings for baked potato are cream cheese, butter, sour cream and green onion. But, I will also like to list out the next time ready reckoner here Indian curry like this Restaurant Style Cauliflower Gravy Recipe, Vegan Lebanese Chickpea Stew. Mexican topping like Guacamole, Ranch dressing, Homemade Chipotle Sauce. Cheese, roasted vegetables, salads, Vegan Tofu Steaks.Okay, so what sides do I serve with a baked potato?If you are doing chicken use grilled chicken, roasts, steak. For your vegetarian friends how about some coleslaw, Low-Fat Broccoli Salad, The Ultimate Vegetarian Chilli Recipe, The Ultimate Dinner Vegan Fajita Recipe.