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Microwaved Baked Potatoes (8-Minute Recipe!)
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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!
Course
Side Dishes
Cuisine
American
Diet
Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword
baked potato in the microwave, how to cook a potato, microwaved baked potato, microwaved potato
Prep Time
2
minutes
mins
Cook Time
8
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Servings
1
serving
Calories
129
Author
Sarah Bond
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
Serving:
1
potato
|
Calories:
129
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
30.4
g
|
Protein:
3.5
g
|
Fat:
0.2
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Cholesterol:
0
mg
|
Sodium:
17
mg
|
Potassium:
725
mg
|
Fiber:
2.3
g
|
Sugar:
1.2
g
|
Calcium:
23
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg