Fast Baked Potato (Ready in Minutes) 🥔
Ingredients
1 large russet potato
1 tsp olive oil or butter (optional)
Salt to taste
Toppings (optional): butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, bacon bits
Instructions
Wash the potato
Scrub the potato well under running water and dry it.
Pierce the potato
Use a fork to poke the potato 6–8 times. This lets steam escape while cooking.
Season (optional)
Rub with olive oil or butter and sprinkle a little salt on the skin.
Microwave
Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high for 5 minutes.
Flip and cook again
Turn the potato over and microwave another 3–5 minutes, until soft when pierced with a fork.
Rest and serve
Let it sit for 1 minute, cut it open, fluff the inside with a fork, and add your favorite toppings.
Popular Topping Ideas
Butter + salt + black pepper
Sour cream + chives
Cheddar cheese + bacon bits
Broccoli + cheese sauce
