Jacket Potato
Ingredients:
potato, butter, cheese
Optional fillings:
baked beans & cheese
tuna, sweetcorn & mayonnaise
mixed Mexican beans beans
cottage cheese, spring onions & prawns
bacon, hard-boiled eggs & mayonnaise
1)
Wash the outside of the potato then prick the outside of the potato with a knife or fork.
2)
Place on a microwaveable plate and place in the microwave on 900 for 6 minutes. If your microwave has less power just cook it for a minute or two longer. Turn the potato over when it's half way through.
3)
While it is in the microwave, warm the oven to 200°C.
4)
When finished in the microwave, place the potato on a baking tray and rub it all around with a little oil.
TIP: Washing-up liquid gets oil off your fingers.
5)
Place in the oven for 10 minutes. Try and turn the potatoes over after 5mins.
6)
When finished transfer to a plate and cut a cross in the top of the potato. Add butter to melt into the potato.
7)
Add grated cheese and any other toppings you fancy.