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Microwave Baked Potato

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: microwave
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Amanda Carlisle
Make one or many. Learn how you can Microwave a Baked Potato in under 10 minutes.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Russet Potato Medium
  • olive oil
  • salt

Instructions

  • Wash your potato and prick it with a fork several times.
  • Brush the potato with olive oil and place it in a paper bag. If you don't have a paper bag, wrap your potato in a paper towel or even plastic wrap.
  • Place your potato in the microwave and cook it at 100% power for 5-6 minutes. Then, carefully remove the potato and give it a squeeze to check for doneness.
  • Return to the microwave in 1-minute intervals until cooked to your desired tenderness. Typically a medium-sized potato takes about 8 minutes. However, this can vary based on your microwave and how many potatoes you are cooking at once.
  • Once your potato is finished, cut in half lengthwise and top with butter, cheese, salt, whatever toppings you desire and enjoy.

Notes

Depending on the size and power of your microwave you can cook up to 4 medium-sized russet potatoes at once.  A great time saver for dinner.

Nutrition

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