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Microwave Baked Potato
Learn how to make a Microwave Baked Potato to save time and energy. Whether you're eating stand-alone baked potatoes or using them in other recipes, this easy technique gives you cooked potatoes fast without firing up the oven.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 potato
Calories: 269 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato scrubbed and dried (about 12 ounces, see note 1)
- butter or sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Poke a few holes in the potato with a fork. Add the potato to the microwave and heat at full power for 4 minutes. Using oven mitts or a kitchen towel, flip the potato over.
- Heat at full power 4 minutes longer. The potato should feel soft and be easily pierced in the middle with a pairing knife and slide off the knife. If it isn't quite done, microwave in 30-second increments until tender.
- Optional: For crispy skin, preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Rub the outside of the potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until the skin is crispy, about 10 minutes.
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Notes
- Potatoes: Times may vary depending on the size and quantity of your potatoes and your microwave. You can safely microwave up to 4 potatoes at one time as long as they fit in your microwave. Start by adding 1 minute of cooking time for each potato you add and test doneness with a knife as you go.
- Yield: This recipe makes 1 potato.
- Storage: Store leftover potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 potato
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
17mg
(1%)
Potassium
1419mg
(41%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1potato
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 potato | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1419mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.