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A baked potato, or jacket potato, has a fluffy interior and crisp skin. Serve it with fillings and condiments such as butter, cheese, vegetables or ham. Bake potatoes in a conventional gas or electric oven, a convection oven, a microwave oven, on a barbecue grill, or on/in an open fire. Otherwise, considered to be fattening, baked potatoes are, however, considered a healthier option.
| Serves | Preparation Time | Cooking Time |
| 4 People | 2 Minutes | 45 Minutes |
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 tsp (teaspoon) oil for brushing
- salt (optional)
Method
Step 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees and position racks in top and bottom thirds.
Step 2
Wash potatoes thoroughly with cold running water.
Step 3
Dry, then using a standard fork, poke 8 to 12 deep holes all over the potato so that moisture can escape during cooking.
Step 4
Place in a bowl and brush lightly with oil.
Step 5
Sprinkle salt and place potato directly on the rack in the middle of the oven.
Step 6
Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch drippings, if any.
Step 7
Bake for 45 minutes or until skin feels crisp but flesh beneath feels soft.
Step 8
Allow to cool a little.
Step 9
Remove the skin and mash it with hand or spoon.
Step 10
Serve warm.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 113 | Calories from fat | 1 % |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g < 1% | Sat. Fat | < 0.1 g < 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0% | Sodium | 6 mg < 1% |
| Total Carbs. | 26.3 g 9% | Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g 7% |
| Sugars | 2.1 g | Protein | 2.4 g |
| Calcium | 6.1 mg | Potassium | 477 mg |
