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Wash potatoes and boil in jackets, covered, in salted water for 30-45 minutes or until tender when poked with a fork. Put whole potatoes into colander and drain. Smash lightly with a masher or fork. Add butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, and stir well. Salt and pepper to taste.
Wash potato and pierce several times with a fork. Wrap individually in foil. Potatoes could be boiled in water for 10 minutes before wrapping to speed grilling process if desired. Cook for 40 to 45 minutes directly over medium heat. Turn potatoes a quarter turn about every 15 minutes. Cook until tender through to the middle when pierced with a fork. Sweet Potatoes (Peeled slices) Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick slices. Put in a saucepan and add with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 4 or 5 minutes.