Baked Potatoes
Potatoes are perfect for camping—they don't take up space in the cooler, and cooked in foil they are easy to prepare.
Total Time
60 minutes
Servings
1 serving
1 large baking potato
Cooking oil
Salt
Butter or sour cream (optional)
Scrub potato and pierce the skin all over with a fork.
Wrap potato lightly oiled heavy-duty foil and seal.
Cook over medium-hot coals for 45 minutes or until soft.
45 minutes
Serve with salt and butter or sour cream .
Clean and prepare potatoes as above, but wrap them in waxed paper, not foil. Be sure to poke the potato with a fork to make sure it is cooked evenly.
Place a piece of paper towel in the microwave, and microwave potatoes on high for 8 minutes. Potatoes will be extremely hot when finished.
8 minutes
Cut potato into four and serve with toppings of your choice.
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Clean and prepare potatoes as above.
Place the potatoes in the oven.
Cook for 1 hour.
1 hour
Remove when cooked. Puncture potato and separate skin from flesh.
- •Other possible toppings include spicy beans, avocado, salsa, mushrooms, grated cheese...whatever is left in the fridge!