How do you eat loaded baked potatoes?

At what temperature should I bake a potato?

My mother always told me not to eat a potato that was too hard.

How should I know that for sure? When I asked my mom, she said it's all about your tolerance. If you're used to eating a potato cooked this way and you like it, then it's okay to cook them until soft. But if you've never had soft potatoes before, then your tolerance might be lower than what your mother's is.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. I also learned that some people are really picky when it comes to cooking a potato. My grandma has a strong aversion to eating a potato that has a green tint to it. So I always peel my potatoes, but she said that she was worried the skin would give her some kind of stomachache.

In your own family, what are the differences in your tolerance for "potatoes ready to eat?". What temperature do you cook a potato at? Most Popular. My grandmother cooks them at about 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and my mom boils them at about 400. We've found out through trial and error, as they all have different tolerances. And when it comes to baking a potato, we cook them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit too.

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