Baking Potatoes can be a long, drawn-out process. If you are using an oven, think about the time you will take to preheat your oven and then another hour to bake your potatoes. I love baking potatoes but avoided them for the amount of time it takes to cook. Why spend all this time using another method when you can get the same results in less time? In this recipe, you can use your microwave for baking potatoes in under 10 minutes.

I knew there had to be a more effortless and better way to save time in this process; thankfully, there is. The recipe was inspired by the Delish blog. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a25442533/how-to-bake-potato-in-microwave/ 

How to bake potatoes in microwave

Wash your potato

Wash your potato thoroughly, especially if you like to eat your baked potato with the skin. Pat dry to remove all the moisture as possible.

Pierce the potato with a fork, grease, and salt.

Using a fork, pierce your potato all over: this will cause the steam to evaporate during the heating process so that the potato will not explode in the microwave. Using a kitchen brush, grease your potato with oil and sprinkle salt all over.

Microwave your potato.

Place your potato on a safe microwavable plate. Depending on the size of your potato, start with 3-4 minutes. Using a tong flip the potato on the other side and microwave for another 3-4 minutes. Add more time if you need to ensure your potato is tender and fully cooked. Let it cool for about 2-3 minutes.

Using Toppings.

Use the topping of your choice, be creative, and make it fun. I use ground beef because it’s my favorite. Slice the potato down the middle or slice off the top. You can season with black pepper, top it with butter, bacon, sour cream, your favorite vegetables, add some cheese, and put it back in the microwave for a minute to get your cheese melted and crispy. Serve warm.

Bake potatoes in microwave

How to Baked Potatoes in Microwave

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 3

Calories 301 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Baked Potatoes in Microwave

• 1-3 russet potato or any other potato you can access
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter or as needed

Ground Beef Topping

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion small diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Maggi seasoning or all purpose seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or geera
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoon tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup red bell peppers diced
• 1/4 cup yellow bell peppers diced optional
• 1/3 cup peas and carrots
• 1 tablespoon scallion to garnish,

Instructions

 

Baked Potatoes in Microwave

• Wash your potato thoroughly. Pat dry to remove all the moisture as possible.
• Using a fork, pierce your potato all over. Using a kitchen brush, grease your potato with oil and sprinkle salt all over.
• Place your potato on a safe microwavable plate. Depending on the size of your potato, start with 3-4 minutes. Using a tong flip the potato on the other side and microwave for another 3 minutes. Add more time if you need to ensure your potato is tender and fully cooked. Let it cool for about 2-3 minutes.
• Use a topping of your choice , be creative and make it fun. I use ground beef because it's my favorite. Slice the potato down the middle or slice off the top. You can season with black pepper, top it with butter, bacon, sour cream, your favorite vegetables, add some cheese, and put it back in the microwave for a minute to get your cheese melted and crispy.

Instructions for Ground beef Topping

• Heat oil in a large pan over high to medium heat.
• Add onions, cook until slightly browned, add garlic.
• Add ground beef and separate it with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring intermittently. Drain off excess fat.
• Add salt, Maggi seasoning, thyme, smoked paprika, ground cumin. Mix well to ensure the herbs are thoroughly combined.
• Add tomato sauce, peas and carrots, and diced bell peppers, stir, allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, then turn off the heat.
• Allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes. Spoon out on top of you potato, garnish and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 903mgPotassium: 704mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2069IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 3mg

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