5 from 21 votes
How to Microwave a Potato
This method shows how to quickly cook a large russet potato in the microwave until soft, then prepare it with butter, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions. The result is a tender, fluffy interior with rich, creamy toppings, providing the comfort of a baked potato in a fraction of the time. Seasoning with salt and pepper enhances the potato’s natural flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings:
1
potato
Calories:
343 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 russet potato large
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- green onion chopped
Instructions
- Scrub and wash the potato well, prick several times with a fork. Place on a plate.
- Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes. Turn over, and cook for another 5 more minutes.
- When the potato is soft, remove from the microwave, and cut it in half lengthwise.
- Season with salt and pepper, mash the inside with a fork. Top with butter and cheese. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 minute to melt the cheese.
- Top with sour cream and green onions, serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
320mg
(13%)
Potassium
879mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
755IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
24.3mg
(27%)
Calcium
265mg
(27%)
Iron
6.9mg
(38%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 potato
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 879mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 24.3mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 265mg | 27% |
| Iron | 6.9mg | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.