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Microwave ‘Baked’ Potato

Serves

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1

Cost/Serving

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0.65

Serving Size: 1 potato

Ingredients

  • 1 medium potato

Instructions

  1. Scrub potato under warm, running water.
  2. Prick potato 6-8 times with a fork.
  3. Place potato on a microwave safe plate.
  4. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  5. Flip potato over. Microwave on high 2 to 5 more minutes or until potato is tender. Additional time will depend on the size of the potato and the power of the microwave.

Tips

Up to 2 potatoes can be microwaved at one time.

Use microwaved baked potatoes in Baked Potato with Cheesy Vegetables, Pizza on a Potato, Santa Fe Stuffed Potatoes.

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Nutrition Facts

Number of servings varies
Serving Size: 1 potato
Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
 
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 15mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 37g
13%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 2g
 
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 4g
 
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 26mg
2%
Iron 2mg
10%
Potassium 905mg
20%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

NA* - We are currently in the process of integrating the new FDA Nutrition Standards. Added Sugar information is not currently available for the recipe. We will be updating the information shortly.