How to Reheat Baked Potatoes Safely

How to Reheat Baked Potatoes Safely
Written By
Michelle Hogan
Michelle Hogan
Published: Sep 16, 2013
Updated: Dec 13, 2021
1 minute read

Baked potatoes, whether baked once or "twice-baked," are comfort food and a great accompaniment to almost any meal. Indeed, baked potatoes are often a meal all by themselves. When you make too many baked potatoes, it's easy to reheat them and have them again.

Oven

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place your baked potatoes, unwrapped -- not in foil or plastic -- on a cookie or other baking sheet. It is not necessary to grease the pan, but if your potatoes have toppings in them already, such as cheese, you may want to spray the baking sheet with oil spray or line it with foil or parchment paper. If your potatoes are still whole and uncut, reheat them directly on your oven rack.

Place the potatoes in your preheated oven and leave them for about 20 minutes. Baked potatoes that have been frozen will take longer. Potatoes should be more than 140 degrees Fahrenheit when removed from the oven to make sure they are safe from bacteria, according to the King County Department of Public Health.

Microwave

To save time, reheat the potatoes in the microwave.

Place the potatoes on a plate and heat them on high for several minutes.

Check the potatoes' internal temperature with a cooking thermometer before eating. Be sure the temperature is at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit before eating them.

Michelle Hogan

Michelle Hogan is a writer and the author of 13 books including the 2005 bestselling memoir, "Without a Net: Middle Class and Homeless (With Kids) in America." Hogan studied English at American University and has been writing…

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