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Microwaved Baked Potatoes (8-Minute Recipe!)
This method for cooking potato saves time and electricity, while creating a perfectly fluffy and tender baked potato! Microwaved baked potatoes take less than 10 minutes and are a weeknight wonder for getting an easy side dish on the table!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 129 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 russet potato
Instructions
- Poke: Wash and scrub the potato, then prick all over with a work to allow steam to escape while cooking.
- Wrap: Wrap in a damp paper towel.
- Cook: Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Flip the potato over, and continue cooking for 4 more minutes. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1potato
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
30.4g
(10%)
Protein
3.5g
(7%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
17mg
(1%)
Potassium
725mg
(21%)
Fiber
2.3g
(9%)
Sugar
1.2g
(2%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1potato | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.4g | 10% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 7% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 725mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.