Pre-heat oven to 450° F. Wash and dry potatoes.

With a fork or sharp knife, pierce each potato 2 or 3 times. Place on cookie sheet or baking pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

MICROWAVE METHOD
Wash and dry potatoes.

With a fork or sharp knife, pierce each potato 2 or 3 times. Place potatoes in a circle on a paper towel, leaving a 1-inch space between each potato. Cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork, turning once during cooking and removing any that are done after 15 minutes. Let potatoes stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Approximate nutritional analysis (not including toppings):
120 calories
0 grams fat
3 grams protein
27 grams carbohydrate
0 mg cholesterol
5mg sodium