Baked Potato Baked Microwaved Or Grilled Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Potato Baked Microwaved Or Grilled

• 1-4 medium baking potatoes (about 8 ounces each)
• Aluminum Foil
• Butter
• Oil
• Shortening
• Margarine
• Sour Cream
• Bacon
• Chives

How to Make Baked Potato Baked Microwaved Or Grilled

1. **Baking:**
2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
3. Scrub 1-4 baking potatoes (medium size, about 8 oz each) thoroughly with a brush.
4. Pat potatoes completely dry.
5. For softer skins, rub with 1 teaspoon of butter, shortening, margarine, or oil per potato (optional).
6. Prick potatoes several times with a fork.
7. Wrap each potato individually in aluminum foil.
8. Bake for 40-60 minutes at 425°F (220°C), or 70-80 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until tender when pierced with a fork.
9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
10. Gently roll each potato to slightly fluff the flesh.
11. Cut a crisscross slit on top of each potato.
12. Gently press the ends to open the potato slightly.
13. Add your favorite toppings.
14. **Microwaving:**
15. Scrub 1-4 baking potatoes (medium size, about 8 oz each) thoroughly with a brush.
16. Pat potatoes completely dry.
17. Prick potatoes several times with a fork.
18. Arrange potatoes on a microwave-safe plate, slightly separated.
19. Microwave uncovered on high power, rotating and flipping halfway through:
20. - 5-7 minutes for one potato
21. - 7-9 minutes for two potatoes
22. - 13-16 minutes for four potatoes
23. Let stand for 5 minutes after microwaving.
24. Gently roll each potato to slightly fluff the flesh.
25. Cut a crisscross slit on top of each potato.
26. Gently press the ends to open the potato slightly.
27. Add your favorite toppings.
28. **Grilling:**
29. Preheat grill to medium-low heat.
30. Scrub 1-4 baking potatoes (medium size, about 8 oz each) thoroughly with a brush.
31. Pat potatoes completely dry.
32. For softer skins, rub with 1 teaspoon of butter, shortening, margarine, or oil per potato (optional).
33. Prick potatoes several times with a fork.
34. Wrap each potato individually in a 7-inch square of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
35. Grill directly over medium-low heat for 1-2 hours, or until tender when pierced with a fork, turning occasionally.
36. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
37. Gently roll each potato to slightly fluff the flesh.
38. Cut a crisscross slit on top of each potato.
39. Gently press the ends to open the potato slightly.
40. Add your favorite toppings.