Description
Enjoy a quick and easy 6-minute ‘baked’ potato. This recipe brings comfort and creativity to your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium russet potato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, cheese, chives
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potato.
- Pierce the potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Microwave on high for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for doneness; microwave longer if needed.
- Top with your favorite toppings and serve.
Notes
- Microwave times may vary depending on your microwave’s power.
- For a crispier skin, broil the potato for a few minutes after microwaving.
- Use any type of potato you prefer, like Yukon gold or sweet potato.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: Approximately 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: Varies with added salt
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg