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(82,333 posts) Sat Jan 24, 2015, 05:22 PM Jan 2015

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The correct way to bake a potato.

4 votes, 1 pass \| Time left: Unlimited
	4 hours at 250 degrees
	1 (25%)
	90 minutes at 350 degrees
	1 (25%)
	10 mintes at full power in the microwave
	2 (50%)
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It's been quiet in the Lounge lately. [View all] rug Jan 2015 OP

I had to go with the microwave option, rug. Tobin S. Jan 2015 #1

I usually avoid the whole thing and get french fries at the drivethru. rug Jan 2015 #3

My dear rug... CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2015 #2

I see you went with the tried and true method, Peggy. rug Jan 2015 #4

I did, because it gets the best results! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2015 #15

ditto cwydro Jan 2015 #50

Why isn't there an option for 132 degrees for 74 hours? lovemydog Jan 2015 #5

Because we don't live on Venus. rug Jan 2015 #6

Yeah, well that's your opinion. lovemydog Jan 2015 #7

I like things peaceful. It's easier to nap when teh lounge is quite. In_The_Wind Jan 2015 #8

Blessed are the peacemakers . . . . rug Jan 2015 #11

I wonder why LiberalElite Jan 2015 #19

I tried the microwave once... PosterChild Jan 2015 #9

Lol, I can see that easily happening. rug Jan 2015 #12

Just what the fuck do you mean by that? taterguy Jan 2015 #10

I haven't seen such an outburst since waterboarding was the topic in GD. rug Jan 2015 #13

Not much of an apology taterguy Jan 2015 #53

That would be like me starting a poll about arugula. rug Jan 2015 #54

You wouldn't dare . . . taterguy Jan 2015 #55

You're on, spud. rug Jan 2015 #57

I'll see you in hell taterguy Jan 2015 #58

! rug Jan 2015 #59

. . . taterguy Jan 2015 #68

... lol ... Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2015 #52

. . . . taterguy Jan 2015 #56

Sitting at the table with good Merlot... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2015 #14

That's my solution tom the dishwashing problem. rug Jan 2015 #17

400° one hour in foil in the toaster oven antiquie Jan 2015 #16

Ooh, I hadn't considered the toaster oven. rug Jan 2015 #18

wrap it in foil, place it one your engine block and drive off a cliff NightWatcher Jan 2015 #20

Everyone eats baked potatoes. The better question is who eats the skin. rug Jan 2015 #21

i love baked potato skin fizzgig Jan 2015 #22

The one time I didn't burn the damn thing, I'd agree with you. rug Jan 2015 #24

Love it, but eating skin depends on the source of the tater. antiquie Jan 2015 #23

Idaho? rug Jan 2015 #25

Organic Russet Potatoes antiquie Jan 2015 #34

Geez, that sounds like a Nazi eugenics program. rug Jan 2015 #35

No, it's okay, really. antiquie Jan 2015 #37

Thank you. I feel much better. rug Jan 2015 #39

The skin is the best part! Super Bowl Sunday is also R B Garr Jan 2015 #45

Put em in the microwave. I dunno how long...at what level... CTyankee Jan 2015 #26

Yeah, I'll take mashed potatoes over baked any time. rug Jan 2015 #27

yup. world's #1 comfort food. magical thyme Jan 2015 #49

Bake until the internal temperature reaches 210F Major Nikon Jan 2015 #28

The day I stick a thermometer in my food is the day I'll shoot myself. rug Jan 2015 #30

Higher heat--shorter time Bagsgroove Jan 2015 #29

You may be the one to answer this. rug Jan 2015 #31

Not much of a campfire guy... Bagsgroove Jan 2015 #36

Squeeze it. That makes sense. rug Jan 2015 #38

Microwaving makes them gummy. R B Garr Jan 2015 #32

"They need a good bake job." rug Jan 2015 #33

Now that you mention it... R B Garr Jan 2015 #44

I once tried making 'Half-Baked Alaska' lovemydog Jan 2015 #40

aw heck...I thought there was a Sarah Palin joke coming hehe Bagsgroove Jan 2015 #41

She's 9/10 baked. lovemydog Jan 2015 #42

Wait, you feel asleep high? R B Garr Jan 2015 #43

Yes. And you are correct. lovemydog Jan 2015 #46

Instant potatoes is the answer Ramses Jan 2015 #47

! rug Jan 2015 #48

146 hours in the clothes dryer ? olddots Jan 2015 #51

Cut into chunks, toss with olive oil and choice of seasonings, and bake for 40-60 mins at 350 F csziggy Jan 2015 #60

That sounds pretty good. rug Jan 2015 #61

It started out with the Lipton Recipe Secrets Oven Roasted Potatoes csziggy Jan 2015 #63

We will wake from our hibernation on February 7th. Baitball Blogger Jan 2015 #62

Well, I was going to select stick it in a fusion reactor for 10 seconds. 47of74 Jan 2015 #64

Crock pot option for me. Easy-peasy. Laffy Kat Jan 2015 #65

I will kick the ass of anyone willing to bake a potato for four freaking hours Skittles Jan 2015 #66

I'm with you. rug Jan 2015 #67