Willowbrook Farm

Basic Baked Potatoes

Ideally baked in the oven @ 400°F/200°C, on the top shelf for approximately 1 hour although cooking - time will vary with the size of the potatoes.
For a delicate crisp skin rub each potato with 1 tsp olive oil or butter.

When cooked use a cloth to grasp each potato, cut lengthwise through the top to reach halfway through its depth.  Press in the sides to force open then fill with your favourite filling. Try:-

Sliced mushroom, lightly cooked in a little butter with fresh herbs and mix with a little cooked crisp crumbly bacon

Try adding a little softened butter mixed with crumbled cheese and half a finely chopped red onion.

Diced tomatoes mixed with crumbled feta cheese, fresh basil and a little pesto on top.

For a gourmet baked potato then try baking a sweet potato and when cooked fill with softened butter mixed with a little green chilli, clove of garlic chopped and a little coriander cooked for only one minute in a fry pan with 1 dsp olive oil.  Top with freshly ground black pepper.

 Baked potatoes go with just about anything so add your favourite topping and enjoy

The humble spud is the ultimate fast food dish, low in fat, cholesterol and a great filler food for all the family.