How to Make a Baked Potato on the Stove Top

If you don't have an oven but you're craving a baked potato, this simple fix will provide you with a delicious baked potato in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Potato suitable for baking
  • Baked potato filling
  • Salad

Steps

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    Clean out an old coffee can and the lid of a jar.
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    Place the jar lid on the base of the coffee can.
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    Rest the potato on the jar lid.
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    Cover the coffee can.
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    Place on a very low flame or heat setting on the stove.
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    Leave to cook for 20 minutes. Check regularly to avoid burning. After the time for cooking is up, you should have a delicious "baked" potato.
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    Serve. Add a filling and a salad and you have a complete meal.
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Things You'll Need

  • Coffee can
  • Jar lid
  • Stove top (gas or electric hobs)

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Categories: Potato Dishes
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