Microwave Baked Potato
Make a quick and easy microwave baked potato in under 10 minutes. It's soft, fluffy, and ready in a fraction of the time it takes to bake - a delicious, easy side dish or main!
Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 potato medium, starchy like Russet potatoes
Instructions
- Wash the potato thoroughly and poke holes all over it with a fork to let steam escape while cooking. This prevents it from exploding in the microwave.
- Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate and heat on full power for 4 minutes. Flip it carefully using a kitchen towel and cook for another 4 minutes.
- To check doneness, insert a fork or knife into the center; it should slide in easily. If not, microwave in 30-second increments until tender.
- Slice the potato in half, fluff the insides with a fork, and add your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, cheese, and green onions. Enjoy!
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Notes
Time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes. Once you’ve microwaved a few, you’ll quickly know by the look/feel if a potato might need slightly more/less time.
Optional seasoning: At its most basic, you can serve the microwave potato with a pat of butter and salt/black pepper. Other classic baked potato toppings include sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and a sprinkle of chopped chives or green onions.
Check the blog post for storage instructions!
Nutrition
Serving: 1potato | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg