Jacket Potato

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Jacket Potato

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)

Jacket Potato

Wash the outside of the potato then prick the outside of the potato with a knife or fork.

2)

Jacket Potato

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)

Jacket Potato

While it is in the microwave, warm the oven to 200°C.

4)

Jacket Potato

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)

Jacket Potato

Place in the oven for 10 minutes. Try and turn the potatoes over after 5mins.

6)

Jacket Potato

When finished transfer to a plate and cut a cross in the top of the potato. Add butter to melt into the potato.

7)

Jacket Potato

Add grated cheese and any other toppings you fancy.