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Quick Baked Potatoes
No more baking potatoes for an hour or more in the oven! Your microwave can get the job done in a matter of minutes.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 168 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped chives or fresh herbs hot sauce, avocado, salsa, paprika, or butter
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes clean under running water. Using a fork, poke each potato 5 to 6 times to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high. Adjust the cooking time based on the number of potatoes: 5 to 6 minutes for one, 10 to 11 minutes for two, or 15 to 16 minutes for four. Use a towel or oven mitt to check if they're soft enough.
- Carefully remove the potatoes from the microwave, make a slit on top, fluff the insides with a fork, and add your favorite healthy toppings. DEVOUR!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
888mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.