By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 1
161 cal · 11 min
Microwave Baked Potato
Recipe GLPR14e9cff518574a
A quick and easy single microwave-baked potato ready in minutes. Pierce the potato, microwave until tender, and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
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Ingredients
1 medium russet potato
Directions
Rinse the potato under cool running water and scrub the skin clean with a vegetable brush or cloth.
Using a fork or sharp knife, pierce the potato all over 6 to 8 times to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 7 to 9 minutes, turning it over halfway through.
The potato is done when it yields easily to gentle pressure with a fork and a knife slides through the center without resistance.
Remove carefully from the microwave using oven mitts and let rest for 1 minute before serving.
Comments
A microwave baked potato is genuinely practical for a quick weeknight side or light meal in Charlotte, where russet and red potatoes are cheap and widely available at every major chain. The stated 11 minutes is honest for a medium potato, though size matters—a large one will need 14–16 minutes, so the recipe should say "medium." It's perfectly handheld, needs zero attention once you set the timer, reheats fine in the microwave, and costs under a dollar. The only reason this isn't a 5.0 is that it's so bare-bones it's more a technique than a recipe; most people come to a recipe site for seasonings, toppings, or a meal framework, not a reminder that potatoes exist.
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