Description
A quick and easy method to make baked potatoes in a microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes
- Olive oil (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly.
- Prick each potato multiple times with a fork.
- Rub with olive oil and sprinkle salt if desired.
- Place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Turn the potatoes over and microwave for another 5 minutes.
- Check for doneness; if not soft, continue microwaving in 1-minute increments.
- Let the potatoes rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary based on potato size and microwave wattage.
- Use caution when removing from the microwave.
- Add toppings like butter, cheese, or sour cream as desired.
- 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