By defining and monitoring standard product costs, you can measure the company's current manufacturing performance and compare it to the standard (target) costs. Product costing provides information about the monetary investments in the materials, work in process, and physical inventory.
1 For example, if one large potato takes 10 minutes to cook, two large potatoes would take between 16-17 minutes. 2  If you prefer crispy skinned potatoes, you can cook the potatoes in the microwave for 5-6 minutes, then transfer to a baking sheet and bake in an oven preheated to 400 Â°F (204 Â°C) for 20 minutes. Place it back in the microwave for another 3-5 minutes, depending on how soft it is already. 2  After that, if it still doesn't feel fully cooked, continue to microwave it in 1 minute bursts, checking after each minute.
1 Bake about 45 minutes. 2  Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or more until potatoes are hot. 3  Do not over bake. 4  This method keeps the potato skins firm and crisp. 5  If time is short, place potatoes in microwave and cook on high about 10 minutes. 6  Remove and then place in 350Â°F oven to finish cooking. Store in freezer for up to 3 months. 2  TO COOK FROZEN POTATOES: Preheat oven to 350Â°F. 3  Place potatoes on baking sheet and loosely cover with aluminum foil. 4  Bake about 45 minutes. 5  Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or more until potatoes are hot.