Cookbook:Baked Potatoes in Foil

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Baked Potatoes in Foil
Category:	Potato recipes
Servings:	As many as you like
Time:	15-60 minutes
Difficulty:

Baked Potatoes - Potatoes are perfect for camping, they don't take up space in the cooler and cooked in foil they are easy to prepare.

Also known as: stuffed potatoes

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 large baking potato
• cooking oil
• salt and butter or sour cream (optional)
• other possible toppings: spicy beans, avocado, salsa, mushrooms, grated cheese ... whatever's left in the fridge!

[edit] Procedure

[edit] Camp

1. Scrub potato and pierce the skin all over with a fork.
2. Wrap in lightly oiled heavy-duty foil and seal.
3. Cook over medium-hot coals for 45 minutes or until soft.
4. Serve with salt and butter or sour cream .

[edit] Microwave

1. Clean and prepare potatoes as above, but wrap them in waxed paper, NOT foil.
2. Place a piece of paper towel in the microwave and microwave potatoes on high for 8 minutes. Note: potatoes will be extremely hot when finished.
3. Cut potato into four and serve with toppings of your choice.

[edit] Oven

1. Clean and prepare potatoes as above, but wrap them in foil, NOT waxed paper..
2. Place the potatoes in the oven.
3. Remove when cooked.

[edit] Warning

1. When cooking is initially completed, handle the hot potato with care.

Serves 1