Easy Microwave Baked Potato

DESCRIPTION

Love a good baked potato, but don't love that it involves a 1+ hour cook time? Enter: microwave "baked" potato! In just 7 minutes your spuds are cooked to fluffy perfection and ready for topping. Great as a last minute side dish or easy dinner!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 russet potatoes
• 1/2 tsp olive oil (optional)
• 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt (optional)

Toppings

• Light sour cream
• Chopped parsley
• Shredded cheddar
• Grilled corn kernels
• Hot sauce
• Salt & Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prick each potato a few times on each side with a fork.
2. Place potatoes in the microwave, directly on the turntable. Microwave for 3-4 minutes on each side. They should be tender and easily poked through with a fork.
3. Carefully remove potatoes from microwave and wrap in a clean kitchen towel. Let sit for 2 minutes before opening.
4. Slice potatoes in halves and top as desired. Enjoy!
5. Optional: if you want the potatoes to have crispy skin, rub olive oil and sea salt over the cooked potatoes, then bake in a preheated 200°C / 400°F toaster oven or oven for 10 minutes or until crispy.

NOTES

• Do not skip the step to prick the potatoes. The holes allow steam to escape while the potatoes are cooking. Otherwise they might explode inside the microwave!
• Use oven mitts and take care when handling the potatoes as they will be very hot.
• The toppings listed are just what I had on hand. Feel free to add or substitute any ingredient you like instead!
• I like using non-fat Greek yogurt as a lighter and higher protein substitute for sour cream. But feel free to stick to sour cream if that is your preference.

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