The invention relates to baked potatoes and, particularly, to convenient
forms of baked potatoes having an optimally-baked flavor and texture
which can be simply prepared for serving in any size portion with a
minimum of effort. In one preferred form, the product will be in the form
of baked potato pieces with the skin attached, preferably having a
moisture content of from about 70 to about 75% and flavor and texture
profiles characteristic of optimally baked potatoes. A process and an
apparatus for preparing the potatoes and a packaged form are also
provided. The process calls for freezing a baked potato and subdividing
the potato into discrete pieces of a size of from about 0.5 to about 1.5
inches, preferably by means comprising at least one roller pair
comprising a plurality of rotatably mounted blades with cutting edges
angularly offset (FIG. 7) or diagonally-opposed, spaced cutting blades
(FIG. 7).