Bake a Potato
1. Oven-Baked Potatoes
Pre-heat the oven to 425°F. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, and prick them with the tines of a fork. You can lay them directly on the oven rack or place them on a baking sheet. Cook the potatoes for 45 to 60 minutes
Follow the same directions as for oven-roasted potatoes, but wrap the potatoes in foil before cooking.
→ Bottom line: Softer skin, plus the potatoes stay warm in their foil jackets if you're still working on the topping or need to save a potato for a late family member.
→ Bottom line: Softer skin, plus the potatoes stay warm in their foil jackets if you're still working on the topping or need to save a potato for a late family member.
2. Microwaved Potatoes
Rub the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, and prick them with the tines of a fork. Place all the potatoes on a microwave-safe dish and microwave at full power for five minutes. Turn them over and microwave for another 3 to 5 minutes. If still hard in the middle, microwave in additional 1-minute bursts until cooked through.
3. Slow-Cooker Potatoes
Rub the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, and prick them with the tines of a fork. Wrap each potato in foil and lay it in the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the lid over top and set your slow cooker to LOW for 8 to 10 hours. Read more about this method: How To Bake a Potato in the Slow Cooker.
