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Baked Potato

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Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 Idaho Potatoes (5.5 ounces each)

Toppings:

• sour cream
• butter
• grated cheddar or Swiss cheese

Directions

Conventional Oven Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry potatoes.
2. With a fork or sharp knife, pierce each potato 2 or 3 times.
3. Place on cookie sheet or baking pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Microwave Method:

1. Wash and dry potatoes. With a fork or sharp knife, pierce each potato 2 or 3 times.
2. Place potatoes in a circle on a paper towel, leaving a 1-inch space between each potato.
3. Cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork, turning once during cooking and removing any that are done after 15 minutes.
4. Let potatoes stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Estimated Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
120 calories, 0 grams fat, 3 grams protein, 27 grams carbohydrate, 0 mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium.