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Single-Serving Microwave Stuffed Potato – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Single-Serving Microwave Stuffed Potato

Forget waiting an hour for the oven! This single-serving stuffed potato delivers all the fluffy, cheesy, comforting goodness you crave in a fraction of the time. It's the ultimate budget-friendly weeknight hero, proving that delicious vegetarian meals don't have to be complicated
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 257
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large baking potato, about 8 ounces or 225g (7.9 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon or 15g (0.53 oz) Greek yogurt
  • ½ tablespoon or 7g (0.25 oz) butter
  • ¼ teaspoon or 1g (0.04 oz) paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon or 0.75g (0.03 oz) salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons or 8g (0.28 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Microwave cooking times vary. Start with 3 minutes on high, check for doneness, and then continue cooking in 1-2 minute intervals as needed.
  • A potato is fully cooked when a fork can easily pierce it all the way through and the skin appears slightly wrinkled.
  • For crispier skin, brush the microwaved potato with olive oil and place it under your oven's broiler for 1-2 minutes before stuffing.
  • Get creative with your filling! Try adding chopped chives, a pinch of garlic powder, or some steamed broccoli to the mash.

Method
 

  1. Wash the potato thoroughly, scrubbing off any dirt. Pierce the potato in several spots with a fork.
  2. Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 3–7 minutes, until tender.
  3. Let the potato rest for 1 minute before handling.
  4. Carefully slice the potato open lengthwise. Scoop out the hot pulp into a bowl, leaving about a ¼-inch border of potato attached to the skin.
  5. Add the Greek yogurt, butter, paprika, salt, and pepper to the potato pulp. Mash with a fork until well combined and creamy.
  6. Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato shells.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Microwave for another 30-60 seconds, or until the cheese is perfectly melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 7gFat: 8g

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