Baked Potato Recipe And Methods

Ingredients

• 4 large clean potatoes
• ¼ cup oil
• 2 T salt
• 1-2 slices of ham, chopped
• 1/2 cup mixed vege
• 1/2 cup grated cheese
• Sour Cream to serve
• 1 spring onion chopped (Garnish)

Method

1. Preheat oven at 180°C with oven tray inside. Defrost Frozen vegetable in a bowl of hot water (if frozen).

2. Place potatoes in microwave safe dish, add a small amount of water. Microwave potatoes for 3-5 minutes at a time (depending on wattage) until you can easily penetrate with skewer or knife.

3. Once potatoes are done place them carefully onto the heated oven tray, cover with oil and salt. Turn with tongs to make sure they are covered.

4. Bake at 180°C for about 20min or until tender.

5. Cut the lid off the potatoes, scoop out the cooked potato into a bowl leaving the skins intact. Mash the potato.

6. Fry ham in a little oil until crisp and golden

7. Mix the mashed potato with the ham, ½ the cheese, mixed vege and any additional ingredients. Refill the potatoes and sprinkle with the grated cheese. Place on a baking tray

8. Cook at 200°C for 5-10 minutes in a hot oven until hot and golden.

9. Top with sour cream and spring onion to serve