Your BAKATO bake-and-serve casserole is a fun and easy way to create a tasty one-dish meal. Designed by Christian Ridge Pottery especially for the Potato-lover, the Bakato can also bake squash, yams, onions and apples with efficiency and flair. Our special spikes conduct heat to the heart of the potato, helping to cook more evenly.

Perfect for the microwave and dishwasher-safe, the Bakato makes an ideal gift for family and friends. Because preparation is so simple and the results delightful, you will find countless new ways to use your Bakato bake-and-serve casserole. Follow our basic cooking instructions as a guide, then let your imagination take-off!

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Basic Cooking Instructions

For conventional or toaster oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub potato carefully and remove any eyes from one medium or two small potatoes. Center over Bakato cooking spikes and press down firmly with heel of hand, until potato rests on bottom of dish. (Though not absolutely necessary, you may find it convenient to start holes with a sharp knife or aluminum nail.) Place Bakato in preheated oven and set timer for 50 minutes. Remove carefully from oven and slice potato in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Fluff potato with a fork and apply spoonfuls of desired topping. Return to 400 degrees oven for another 5-10 minutes. Garnish and serve!

NOTE: When serving, it's a good idea to place the hot Bakato dish on a place mat or small plate, to protect tabletop surfaces.

Microwave instructions: 
The Bakato is perfect for microwave use. You can cook a medium-sized potato in just 6 minutes. Add toppings from the stove or fridge during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove carefully, as the dish will heat the potato itself.

Almost any soup, sauce or gravy makes a great topping for your Bakato! here are some of our ideas -- You are certain to some up with many more. Bon appetit!

	Bakato Olé -- Leftover or canned chili combines with the potato for a super-satisfying one-dish meal. Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
	Tomato Bakato -- Your favorite spaghetti sauce with sauteed mushrooms, onions and peppers turns a potato into an italian delight!
	French Onion Bakato -- Instant onion soup mix makes a quick luncheon or side dish. Use about a 1/2 cup per serving, top with cheese.
	Broccoli n' Cheese Bakato -- Steam broccoli florets until just tender. Drain and fold into prepared cheese sauce.
	Zucchini Bakato -- Lay a small zucchini lengthwise over spikes. Cook for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. Then remove, slice, and spoon stewed tomatoes over the length. Top with grated parmesan cheese. Return to oven 10 minutes and serve.
	Sweet Bakato -- Cook as directed for white potato. Drizzle melted butter or syrup and add crushed pineapple, marshmallows, or marmalade. Return to oven 10 minutes and serve.

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