Baked potato in the oven or in the microwave?
Are you craving to enjoy a really good baked potato with toppings that make your taste buds somersault? Then you have come to the right place. In this article, we will guide you on how to make the best baked potato and which toppings are a hit every time! But where do we start? With the potato, of course! Baking potatoes is incredibly easy and requires almost no preparation at all, but it can take some time – at least if you choose to bake potatoes in the oven. However, it is also fine to bake potatoes both in the oven and in the microwave. You just need to buy the right type of potato for the right occasion.
Baked potato recipe
To make the perfect baked potato, only two things are needed: a baking potato and an oven or microwave.
How to bake potatoes in the oven
Start by rinsing the potatoes (1 per person) and make sure to dry them completely. Then make a small cut in the middle of the potato so they don't explode in the oven. Then bake the potatoes in the oven for about 50 minutes at 225 degrees.
How to bake potatoes in the microwave
Make exactly the same preparations as when you are going to bake the potato in the oven. Then set the microwave to full power and set the timer for 10 minutes. After ten minutes, you can take out the potato and check if it is done; usually, an additional 5-7 minutes is required.
Serving tips!
Take the potato out of the oven or microwave and cut a cross on top of the potato, then press so that the skin splits. A tip is to wrap the potato in foil so you don't burn yourself as easily.
Recipe for baked potato filling
When people talk about baked potatoes, most probably think of classic spreads like shrimp salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad – and sure, they are delicious! But if you're in the mood to try something new, here are three recipes for spreads with a bit more innovation. Just give them a try, we promise you won't regret it!
Spicy Skagen mix - perfect for baked potatoes
We know that skagenröra can be hard to skip when it comes to baked potatoes, so we have a tip for a recipe that spices up a regular skagen a bit. Enjoy!
Recipe:
1 dl mayonnaise
3 tbsp Turkish yogurt
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tbsp sriracha (or more for extra heat)
4 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (save some for garnish)
0.5 red onion, finely chopped (save some for garnish)
500 g hand-peeled shrimp
How to do:
Mix all the ingredients while squeezing out the liquid from the shrimp. Add the shrimp and voilà - a perfect spicy Skagen mix.
Here you will find the original recipe.
Fresh mix for baked potato with bacon flavor
Cheese and bacon is a combination that never goes wrong - try this recipe tip that takes your baked potato to the next level!
Recipe:
2 dl creme fraiche
2 dl mayonnaise
150 g grated Västerbotten cheese
1 pack diced bacon
1 small diced apple
0.5 dl chopped chives
How to do it:
Start by frying the bacon. Then mix the other ingredients into a mixture and add the bacon - done!
Here you will find the original recipe.
Baked potato mix with chorizo, corn, and coriander
A perfect spread for those who love cilantro and are craving a spread that doesn't follow the classic ones.
Recipe
200 g chorizo, fresh/raw
1 red onion
2.5 dl frozen corn kernels
1 dl crème fraîche
1 dl grated cheese (for example cheddar cheese)
1 pot coriander (1 dl leaves)
salt
black pepper
How to do:
Chop the chorizo and onion and sauté in the frying pan. Mix in the corn when the sausage is starting to be done. Remove from the heat and stir in the other ingredients, and then you have the perfect filling for baked potatoes!
Here you will find the original recipe.