Microwave Baked Potato

PREP TIME COOK TIME TOTAL TIME SERVING YIELD

3 mins 10 mins 13 mins 1 serving 1 potato

Ingredients

• 1 large (10 to 12-ounce) russet potato

• 1 teaspoon olive oil, optional
• Pinch of kosher salt, optional

Optional toppings

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 tablespoon sour cream

• 1 teaspoon minced chives

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Prepare the potato:

If you would like a crispy skin on your baked potato, preheat the oven to 450°F.
Scrub the potato well. Dry it off and poke it a few times on all sides with a fork.

2. Microwave the potato:

Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate and microwave it for 8 to 12 minutes, flipping it once halfway through. For a
medium-large potato cooked in a 1,000-watt microwave, the cook time will be about 10 minutes.
Your potato will be steaming hot when it is done. Press on it a bit with your thumb and it should give easily to pressure. You
should be able to pierce it through the center with a fork or paring knife with little resistance. If it feels firm at all, place it back
in the microwave for 1-2 minutes longer.

S imp le Tip!
If you have an 800-watt microwave, you might need to go up to 12 or more minutes.

3. Crisp the skin (optional):

If you would like a crispy, salty skin on your potato (my favorite), coat the microwaved potato on all sides with olive oil and
sprinkle with salt. Bake until the skin is cracking and crispy, about 10 minutes.

S imp le Tip!
Crisp the skin faster in an air fryer. 425°F for about 5 minutes works great.

4. Serve the potato:

Slice down the length of the hot potato halfway through to expose the interior. Top with your choice of toppings while hot,
such as butter, cheese, sour cream, and/or chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat in the microwave, but I prefer to reheat
the potatoes in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes so they get crispy on the outside.
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Nutrition Facts ( per ser ving)

330 0g 73g 9g
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