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Microwave Baked Potatoes Recipe

Did you know that you can make a microwave baked potato? Don't heat up your kitchen and still enjoy delicious baked potatoes in minutes! Learn how to cook a baked potato in the microwave. Once you know how to bake a potato in the microwave, it is so simple and easy! Try this for a quick side dish or meal idea!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet potatoes (you could buy baking potatoes for the bigger ones if you want)
  • a microwave
  • any toppings you want for you baked potatoes

Instructions

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  1. Wash potatoes thoroughly.
  2. Poke them with a fork a few times (this is optional, but makes me feel better) ;)
  3. Place in the microwave - no container needed. I put them on a paper towel, but you don't have to.
  4. Cook on high for about 10 minutes.
  5. Flip each potato (careful it will be hot)
  6. Cook on high for another 10 minutes.
  7. They should feel soft to touch when they are done. 20 minutes was plenty with 4 big ones we had. You may need to increase or decrease time a little depending on how many potatoes you are cooking.

Notes

  • Baked potatoes are the easiest meal idea! Pair with a salad or fill your potato with a meat dish, and you have your entire course. Delicious and extremely budget friendly.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4g Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 888mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 12.1mg (13%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Serving 4g
Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 888mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 12.1mg 13%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.