For a crispier skin, you can brush the potato with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt before microwaving. Experiment with different toppings! Try crumbled bacon, chives, salsa, or a dollop of guacamole. To ensure even cooking, choose a potato that is relatively uniform in size and shape. If you don't have sour cream, plain Greek yogurt makes a tangy and delicious substitute.
Microwave Baked Potato
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PREP TIME1 mins
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COOK TIME11 mins
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TOTAL TIME12 mins
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SERVING1 People
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VIEWS1.3K
Craving that comforting, earthy flavor of a perfectly baked potato but short on time? This microwave method delivers a fluffy, delicious spud in minutes, ready for your favorite toppings.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate39 g
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Cholesterol54 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein9 g
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Saturated Fat13 g
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Sodium203 mg
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Fat20 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Gather all ingredients and prepare your potato. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Scrub the potato thoroughly under running water. Prick the potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking. Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate.
03 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Microwave on high power for 5 minutes. (Cook time: 5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Turn the potato over and microwave for another 5-7 minutes, or until the potato is easily pierced with a fork and feels soft. Cooking time will vary based on microwave wattage and potato size. (Cook time: 5-7 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Carefully remove the potato from the microwave (it will be hot!). Cut it in half lengthwise. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use a fork to lightly fluff the inside of the potato.
06 Step
Recipe View Add butter and Cheddar cheese to each half. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (Cook time: 1 minute)
07 Step
Recipe View Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Tressie Dibbert
May 12, 2025So easy and fast! Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Lula Ernser
May 8, 2024Great recipe! I've made this several times now.
Joesph Treutel
Nov 1, 2023My kids loved this! So much quicker than baking in the oven.
Danny Schmidt
Mar 5, 2023This is now my go-to baked potato recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Talia Pfannerstill
Feb 14, 2023I added some chili and cheese - it was amazing!
Kieran Windler
Sep 7, 2022I found that 10 minutes wasn't quite enough in my microwave; it needed closer to 12.
Bret Zieme
Jul 8, 2022Simple and delicious! A perfect quick lunch option.