Microwave Potato
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 serving
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 1 servings
- Calories
- 442
- Total Fat
- 17
- Saturated Fat
- 8
- Carbohydrates
- 67
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 31
- Sodium
- 906
- Total: 10 min
- Active: 10 min
Ingredients
1 medium to large russet potato
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions
- Poke the potato 4 to 5 times on each side with a fork. Wet a clean sheet of paper towel with water and wring out any excess moisture. Wrap the damp paper towel around the potato and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove the paper towel and flip the potato over.
- Drizzle the potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Microwave on high, uncovered, 3 minutes more (see Cook’s Note). Use a fork to test for doneness. If the potato is not done, cook in 1-minute intervals until the fork can easily pierce the flesh. Serve with the butter and more salt and pepper.
Cook’s Note
Depending on your microwave, it may take more (or less) time to cook.