Cheddar Cheese

Cheese makes everything better and melted cheddar cheese really compliments baked potatoes. You can even add peppered bacon, sour cream, and green onions to your cheesy potatoes.

Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato

Make a delicious BLT potato with crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and a creamy buttermilk dressing.

Guacamole

Who doesn’t love guacamole? This topping is great with baked potatoes and if you want something a bit more chunky, add pico de gallo to the guacamole.

Eggs

Make the baked potato your main dish by piling your bacon and eggs on top of your potato before putting it in the oven again.

Greek Yogurt

For a lighter option than sour cream, go for Greek yogurt. You’ll have the same tanginess and creaminess with less fat and calories.

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Quick

One of the best benefits of microwave baking your potatoes is that you can prepare them in a matter of minutes. Rather than waiting hours for them to bake in the oven, you can pop them in the microwave for 7-9 minutes.

Tasty

Microwave baking potatoes give you fluffy baked potatoes in minutes. They are just as nice as an oven-baked potato, although the skin will not be as crispy. If you want to crisp up the skin, you can put it in the oven for about 10 minutes.

Energy

Potatoes are an excellent source of slow release energy. If you eat a baked potato for lunch, it will provide energy throughout the day.

Nutrition

Baked potatoes are also packed full of crucial nutrients. They are rich in potassium, vitamin C and vitamin B.

Versatile

Another wonderful thing about baked potatoes is the sheer versatility. They can be enjoyed with baked beans, cheese, tuna, salad, eggs, and jackfruit.

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It all starts with choosing the right potato and in this case, Russet or King England potatoes are ideal. Their size and flavor are great for baking. The next step is to slice a cross-shape into your potatoes, about 1/4 inch thick. This makes them fluffy inside because it allows for the steam to escape. To get a crispy outside, brush the potatoes with extra virgin olive oil. Lastly, season them generously with salt and pepper.

Now it’s time to put them in the oven. They need to bake at 400 F for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Your next step is to take them out of the oven and to slice deeper into the existing cuts. Then place the potatoes in the oven for another 10 minutes.

As soon as your potatoes are done cooking, add butter and the toppings you choose. Don’t be afraid to get creative with your add-ons and enjoy your fluffy, crispy jacket potatoes!

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Though its preparation is simple, it’s important to follow a few tips if you want to make a great baked spud. Do these things, and you will be well on your way.

Choose a Starchy Potato

The first step to making a delicious baked potato is, well, picking the right potato! You’ll want to make a starchy choice, which allows for the potato’s structure to hold up after being baked. Russett potatoes are a great choice here.

Wash Well

Part of the experience of eating a baked potato is enjoying its vitamin and nutrient-rich skin after it has been prepared in the oven. However, be careful and wash the skin well before making it, as these underground-growing tubers might be quite dirty when you buy them.

Poke Holes Before Baking

Finally, don’t make a tragic mistake and forget to poke holes in your potato before sticking it in the oven! Why? Well, it’s possible for the heat and moisture inside of the potato to build up and explode without poking escape holes in the spud. That’s definitely a kitchen faux pas!

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Ingredients

For the baked potato soup the ingredient list includes:
1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
2 medium russet potatoes
3 slices bacon
6 tablespoons chopped chives
1 1/2 cups 1% reduced-fat milk
16-oz head of cauliflower
freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup light sour cream
10 tablespoons reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

You need to wash the potatoes and cut the cauliflower head into florets before you start cooking.

Instructions

Use a fork to poke the potatoes, then cook them in the microwave for 5 minutes on high, then add 3-5 more minutes so that they become softer. You should now peel them.

Get a pot with water and steam the cauliflower florets.

Remove the water and put the florets in the pot. Combine them with the potatoes, chicken broth, and the milk. Cook them until they start boiling.

Once it’s done, you can place them in a blender to create a puree.

You can continue cooking them together with half the chives, sour cream, salt, and pepper for up to 10 minutes. Mix it often.

Serve the baked potato soup with cheese on top, bacon and chives.

The post 20-Minute Tasty Baked Potato Soup appeared first on Cooking 4 All.

Cheddar Cheese

Cheese makes everything better and melted cheddar cheese really compliments baked potatoes. You can even add peppered bacon, sour cream, and green onions to your cheesy potatoes.

Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato

Make a delicious BLT potato with crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and a creamy buttermilk dressing.

Guacamole

Who doesn’t love guacamole? This topping is great with baked potatoes and if you want something a bit more chunky, add pico de gallo to the guacamole.

Eggs

Make the baked potato your main dish by piling your bacon and eggs on top of your potato before putting it in the oven again.

Greek Yogurt

For a lighter option than sour cream, go for Greek yogurt. You’ll have the same tanginess and creaminess with less fat and calories.

The post Tired Of Sour Cream? You Have to Try These Baked Potato Toppings appeared first on Cooking 4 All.

Quick

One of the best benefits of microwave baking your potatoes is that you can prepare them in a matter of minutes. Rather than waiting hours for them to bake in the oven, you can pop them in the microwave for 7-9 minutes.

Tasty

Microwave baking potatoes give you fluffy baked potatoes in minutes. They are just as nice as an oven-baked potato, although the skin will not be as crispy. If you want to crisp up the skin, you can put it in the oven for about 10 minutes.

Energy

Potatoes are an excellent source of slow release energy. If you eat a baked potato for lunch, it will provide energy throughout the day.

Nutrition

Baked potatoes are also packed full of crucial nutrients. They are rich in potassium, vitamin C and vitamin B.

Versatile

Another wonderful thing about baked potatoes is the sheer versatility. They can be enjoyed with baked beans, cheese, tuna, salad, eggs, and jackfruit.

The post 5 Reasons You Should Start Baking Potatoes in the Microwave appeared first on Cooking 4 All.

It all starts with choosing the right potato and in this case, Russet or King England potatoes are ideal. Their size and flavor are great for baking. The next step is to slice a cross-shape into your potatoes, about 1/4 inch thick. This makes them fluffy inside because it allows for the steam to escape. To get a crispy outside, brush the potatoes with extra virgin olive oil. Lastly, season them generously with salt and pepper.

Now it’s time to put them in the oven. They need to bake at 400 F for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Your next step is to take them out of the oven and to slice deeper into the existing cuts. Then place the potatoes in the oven for another 10 minutes.

As soon as your potatoes are done cooking, add butter and the toppings you choose. Don’t be afraid to get creative with your add-ons and enjoy your fluffy, crispy jacket potatoes!

The post Tips For Making the Perfect Jacket Potatoes appeared first on Cooking 4 All.

Though its preparation is simple, it’s important to follow a few tips if you want to make a great baked spud. Do these things, and you will be well on your way.

Choose a Starchy Potato

The first step to making a delicious baked potato is, well, picking the right potato! You’ll want to make a starchy choice, which allows for the potato’s structure to hold up after being baked. Russett potatoes are a great choice here.

Wash Well

Part of the experience of eating a baked potato is enjoying its vitamin and nutrient-rich skin after it has been prepared in the oven. However, be careful and wash the skin well before making it, as these underground-growing tubers might be quite dirty when you buy them.

Poke Holes Before Baking

Finally, don’t make a tragic mistake and forget to poke holes in your potato before sticking it in the oven! Why? Well, it’s possible for the heat and moisture inside of the potato to build up and explode without poking escape holes in the spud. That’s definitely a kitchen faux pas!

The post Tips For Prepping the Perfect Baked Potato appeared first on Cooking 4 All.

Ingredients

For the baked potato soup the ingredient list includes:
1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
2 medium russet potatoes
3 slices bacon
6 tablespoons chopped chives
1 1/2 cups 1% reduced-fat milk
16-oz head of cauliflower
freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup light sour cream
10 tablespoons reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

You need to wash the potatoes and cut the cauliflower head into florets before you start cooking.

Instructions

Use a fork to poke the potatoes, then cook them in the microwave for 5 minutes on high, then add 3-5 more minutes so that they become softer. You should now peel them.

Get a pot with water and steam the cauliflower florets.

Remove the water and put the florets in the pot. Combine them with the potatoes, chicken broth, and the milk. Cook them until they start boiling.

Once it’s done, you can place them in a blender to create a puree.

You can continue cooking them together with half the chives, sour cream, salt, and pepper for up to 10 minutes. Mix it often.

Serve the baked potato soup with cheese on top, bacon and chives.

The post 20-Minute Tasty Baked Potato Soup appeared first on Cooking 4 All.