Cooking 101: How to Bake a Potato

Two easy methods for spuds that you can make in the oven or microwave (8 Photos)

Kristen Aiken on Sep 22, 2010 at 12:06PM

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Cooking 101: How to Bake a Potato

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Baked Potatoes



If you’re in the mood to pop your dinner in the oven and forget about it, the baked potato is for you. Its ease and versatility make it a must-have recipe to add to your repertoire. It doesn’t matter if you cook it in an oven or a microwave—either method is simple and nearly foolproof.

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