How to Microwave a Baked Potato
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How to Microwave a Baked Potato
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Ingredients
- 1 4-5 inch long Russet (Idaho or Baking Potato) about ½ - 1 lb
- 4 Tbs water
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Instructions
- Wash the potato well to remove any dirt and debris.
- Using a fork, poke holes in the potato with the fork tines 3-4 times on one side and then again on the other side.
- Wet the paper towel with the water and squeeze out any extra water. Wrap the damp paper towel around the potato.
- Place the potato in the microwave and heat for 4 minutes. Turn the potato and heat again for 3 minutes. Allow hot potato to sit in the microwave for 1 minute and rest.
- With a towel between your hand and the potato, give the potato a squeeze. If the sides give easily then the potato is done. If the potato remains hard to the squeeze, microwave in 1 minute bursts until the potato gives easily.
Notes
- PRO TIP: To get that perfect opening steakhouse slice across the top of your potato, use the edge of a fork tine rather than a knife! It will be fluffy and perfect, just like a TV commercial!
- Remember that all microwaves are not created equal and yours may take longer or fewer minutes to cook the potato.
- Baking potatoes come in all sizes. If yours is smaller than 4 inches or more than 5 inches you’ll need to adjust the baking time as LESS for smaller and MORE for bigger.
- You can easily bake several potatoes at the same time using this method. Use the chart in this post to help you decide how long to set your microwave.
- If you would like a crispy skin, heat the broiler on your oven, paint the potato skin with melted butter and brush on the potato. Broil at high for 3-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
- Top your potato with any number of yummy toppings, but start with butter, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
82g
(27%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
26mg
(1%)
Potassium
1891mg
(54%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1891mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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