Microwave Baked Potato
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Microwave Baked Potato
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How to make a quick and easy Microwave Baked Potato. Skip the long baking time and make your “baked” potatoes in the microwave in just minutes.
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Ingredients
- Medium-to-large baking potato scrubbed and dried*
Instructions
- Pierce potato all over with a fork before placing it directly into the microwave. If cooking more than one potato at a time, make sure that the potatoes are in a single layer and not touching.
- Cook the potato for 3 to 4 minutes and then carefully flip and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. For every extra potato you're cooking, add 1 minute for each side.*
- Use a knife to pierce the potato and check for doneness. The potato should feel tender (but not mushy) all the way through.
- If the potato is finished, allow it to sit for 1 minute to cool slightly before removing it from the microwave. If still hard, continue to cook in 1-minute increments until the potato is tender.
Notes
- For Crispy Skin: Preheat your oven to 425°F and cook the potato(es) in the microwave according to the recipe instructions. Once cooked, rub your potato with olive oil—it will be hot, so handle with care! Sprinkle generously with salt (preferably coarse salt) and place the potato on a baking sheet.
- Bake until the skin is crispy, abou 10 to 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
- *These times are for baking potatoes of around 10 ounces. For smaller potatoes, start with one minute less, and for larger, one minute more.
- *Baking Times for Multiple Potatoes
- 2 potatoes for 4 to 5 minutes per side
- 3 potatoes for 5 to 6 minutes per side
Nutrition Information
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Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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