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!
Servings: 4
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
- Wash potatoes thoroughly.
- Poke them with a fork a few times (this is optional, but makes me feel better) ;)
- Place in the microwave - no container needed. I put them on a paper towel, but you don't have to.
- Cook on high for about 10 minutes.
- Flip each potato (careful it will be hot)
- Cook on high for another 10 minutes.
- 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.
Video
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
Serving: 4g | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 12.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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