

The two components are a dreamy duo in their own right, but a dot of salad cream, some chopped spring onions, grated cheddar, lemon zest and capers are all equally delicious additions. Baked sweet potatoĭelicious on their own (especially when you make your own) or teamed with cheese, but therein lies a murky realm of controversy – do you go beans first or cheese first? Let us know in the comments below. See our baked potato recipe for more details. If you’re time-pressed, ping your potato in the microwave for 5 mins to soften it up, then finish in the oven for 35-40 mins.
#BAKED POTATO IN MICROWAVE SKIN#

The only outer layer your potato needs is olive oil and a sprinkling of salt, so save yourself the expense of foil – unless you’re putting your spud directly into the flames of a barbecue or bonfire. When it comes to tin foil, we say: ditch it. If it can’t escape… boom! Save yourself the toil of scrubbing the oven, and fork your potato all over. As the potato cooks, the skin acts as a seal, trapping water that expands the spud and steams during cooking. The golden rule of baked potatoes? Always prick your spud! The old adage of them exploding under the pressure of oven heat is actually true.
