Baked potatoes are a restaurant and summer favorite. Some people like them plain or with butter while other people prefer them smothered in a combination of sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and ham pieces. Baking whole potatoes in the oven usually takes about 1.5 hours. On the grill, they take far longer than the meat and may not fully cook. Microwaved potatoes often end up with a metallic taste. Unless they were previously cooked. Potatoes can be baked whole, sliced, or diced. Sliced or diced potatoes bake in about an hour, and may be covered with a layer of cheese.
Pre Cook Preparation:
A. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking
B. Timer set for 1.5 hours later, when meal should be ready to eat
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Long oven mitts and oven rack puller
Sit on a stool while stirring
Visual Accommodations:
Colored chopping boards
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Bacon bits (gluten)
Butter (lactose)
Ham
Mushrooms
Onions
Pepper
Pork
Potatoes
Spices
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Bacon bits
Butter
Ham
Pork
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Chopping board
Fork
Knife
Pot holders
Spoon
Pan: 2.5 quart oven safe pan **
** Wrapped in aluminum foil also works, though potatoes may leak butter.
Ingredients:
Meat:
1 tablespoon of bacon bits, or
1 tablespoon of ham
Vegetables:
4 ounces of mushrooms
Potatoes
Other ingredients:
1 tablespoon of butter
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
Optional:
Cheese
Cream cheese
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
1. Slice a line the long way down the potato, then several shorter lines across the short way.
2. Add butter into the opening.
3. Place in 2.5 quart oven safe pan.
4. Top with:
1 tablespoon of butter
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
4. Place pan in oven.
5. When cooked add additional ingredients:
1 tablespoon of bacon bits, or
1 tablespoon of ham
4 ounces of mushrooms
Optional:
Cheese
Cream cheese
Cook Temperature: 350 degrees
Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Smaller potatoes make bake quicker. Also, if potatoes are sliced, they may bake in 1 hour.
Servings: 1 potato per person
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings
Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer
Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: 2 to 3 months * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.
3. Minimum 2 minutes.
Add your microwave time here: _____________.
Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place food in frying pan.
2. Add enough water to almost cover food.
3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10 minutes.
Add your stove time here: _____________.
Oven Directions: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place in oven safe pan.
2. Add a little water.
3. Heat until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.
Add your oven time here: _____________.
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