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Easy Microwave Baked Potato
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Microwave Baked Potato

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 164kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

  • 1 medium-to-large baking potato scrubbed and dried

Instructions

  • Pierce the potato with a fork multiple times to allow steam to escape during cooking.
    Easy Microwave Baked Potato
  • Place the potato in the microwave, ensuring it's not touching any other potatoes if cooking more than one. Cook on high for 3 to 4 minutes.
    Easy Microwave Baked Potato
  • Carefully flip the potato and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes on high. If cooking additional potatoes, add 1 minute of cooking time per side for each extra potato.
    Easy Microwave Baked Potato
  • Test the potato for doneness by piercing it with a knife; it should be tender throughout.
  • Let the potato rest for 1 minute to cool slightly, then remove from the microwave. If not fully cooked, continue microwaving in 1-minute increments until tender.
  • DEVOUR!

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg