Potatoes do not need to be peeled, sliced or prepared before baking other than to wash them and pierce the skin in several places to allow steam to escape. They also bake well in microwave ovens which makes them convenient to have on-the-job and an easy, nutritious lunch.
The fastest way to bake potatoes is to microwave them. Simply wash the potatoes, poke them with a fork, place them on a microwave-safe plate, and cook them on high for about 5-7 minutes per potato, depending on the size. Make sure to turn them halfway through cooking for even baking.
The quickest way to make baked potatoes is to wash and dry them, prick them with a fork, rub them with oil and salt, then bake them in a preheated oven at 425F for about 45-60 minutes until they are tender.
The fastest way to cook potatoes in the oven is to cut them into small pieces, toss them in oil and seasonings, and bake them at a high temperature, around 425F, for about 20-30 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown.
To prepare Yukon Gold twice baked potatoes for a delicious meal, bake the potatoes until tender, scoop out the insides, mix with butter, sour cream, cheese, and seasonings, then refill the potato skins and bake again until golden and crispy on top. Serve hot and enjoy!
You can use shake n bake on anything, beef, chicken, potatoes whatever you fancy...
They can be cooked either way, but if you bake them the flavors are concentrated and the sugars are caramelized. They taste much better baked.
One unique and delicious way to combine cinnamon rolls with mashed potatoes is to make cinnamon roll mashed potato casserole. Simply layer mashed potatoes in a baking dish, top with pieces of cinnamon rolls, and bake until golden and bubbly. The sweet and savory flavors create a tasty and unexpected dish.
Boiled Sweet Potatoes:Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into pieces. Cover with water and boil approximately 20 minutes or until very tender. Check for tenderness with a knife or fork.Baked Sweet Potatoes:-Wash sweet potatoes-Brush each potato with vegetable oil (lightly)-Arrange on oven rack or on a cookie sheet-Bake at 450 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes or until fork tender-Cut the top of the potato open and softly squish to open it up-Sprinkle with salt and pepper-Add butter-ServeCooking time will actually depend on the size of the potato, so timing may be shorter or longer.wiz
This will depend on the size of the potatoes and the heat of the oven. If you want to bake potatoes in their jackets a useful technique is to push a metal knife (It must be completely metal like a stainless steel dining knife with no bone or plastic handles) or metal skewer right through or at least into the middle of each potato - the metal will conduct the heat into the centre of the potato and this will reduce the cooking time. If the potatoes are large you may want to halve or quarter them and place them on a baking tray. Peeling the potatoes and cutting them into smaller portions will also reduce baking time. If you pack them close together they will take longer to cook, so space them out. Generally about 30 - 40 minutes in a moderate oven should be enough to bake a medium sized potato. Unless you have a small oven, or are baking something else in the oven at the same time, it is not a cost effective way of cooking potatoes.
To prepare easy peel potatoes for quick cooking, start by boiling them whole for about 15-20 minutes until slightly tender. Then, shock them in cold water to make peeling easier. Once peeled, cut them into smaller pieces for faster cooking. This method will save time and make the potatoes easier to handle.
Without a doubt - they also have different levels of starchiness. Starchier/granier potatoes like russet are great for soups and baked potatoes. Waxier potatoes like Yukon gold are better for boiling, stews and salads.
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