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Effortless Microwaved Baked Potatoes

Indulge in a warm and fluffy baked potato cooked efficiently in the microwave in just a matter of minutes. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper, this handy recipe will have your quick dinner sorted out perfectly.
2
15 min
TOTAL TIME
290
CALORIES
$0.41
PER SERVING
Effortless Microwaved Baked Potatoes
Directions
9 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Thoroughly scrub the russet potatoes under running water, pat them dry with a kitchen towel and trim away any blemishes with a paring knife.
2
Using a fork, prick the potatoes four or five times on each side. This allows the steam to escape while cooking.
3
Rub the potatoes all over with the olive oil and generously sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
4
Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe dish.
5
Microwave the potatoes at full power for 5 minutes.
6
After 5 minutes, carefully flip the potatoes using a fork or tongs. You may need to use oven mitts as the dish will be hot.
7
Continue to microwave for an additional 5 minutes. If needed, continue with additional 1-minute bursts until the potatoes are cooked through and can be easily pierced with a fork all the way to the center.
8
Carefully remove the hot dish from the microwave using oven mitts.
9
Let the potatoes cool briefly, then serve with an extra drizzle of olive oil and a pinch more of salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy your meal!
Health Info
Macros
37g
CARBS
15g
FAT
4g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
PALEO
WHOLE 30
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGAN
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