Description
A quick and easy recipe for a microwave baked potato.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large potato
- Salt to taste
- Butter or olive oil (optional)
- Toppings of choice (sour cream, cheese, chives, etc.)
Instructions
- Wash the potato thoroughly under running water.
- Pierce the potato several times with a fork.
- Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Turn the potato over and microwave for an additional 5 minutes.
- Check for doneness; if needed, microwave for 1-2 more minutes.
- Let the potato rest for a minute before serving.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary based on the size of the potato and microwave wattage.
- Use a microwave cover to avoid splatters.
- Experiment with different toppings for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: microwave baked potato