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Microwave Baked Potato

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Microwave Baked Potato.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 1

Total time: 18 min

Ingredients

  • 1 potato

Instructions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Scrub potato. Prick several times with a fork or knife.
  3. Place on microwave-safe plate.
  4. Cook according to table above.
  5. Turn halfway through cooking.
  6. Let potato rest for 1 to 3 minutes
  7. Add seasonings and toppings as desired.

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1 potato (299g)
calories161 calories
protein4g
carbohydrate36g
fat0g
saturated Fat0g
fiber4g
sugar2g
sodium18mg
cholesterol0mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

MyPlate recipe archive ↗

Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.

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