Use the microwave to get a fluffy, tender quick baked potato.

Spoon the mixture back into the crust, top with more cheese(!)

You now have atwice-baked potato.

Southern Living Quick Baked Potato on plates to serve

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Learn how to make a quick baked potato in the microwave, and dinner will be easier than ever.

Is It Better to Bake or Microwave Potatoes?

Microwaving potatoes is fast, convenient, and can create an equally fluffy interior.

Southern Living Quick Baked Potato ingredients

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Reheat in the microwave, oven, air fryer, on the stovetop or grill until hot throughout.

Top and serve as desired.

russet potato

1/4tsp.olive oil

Directions

Prepare potato:

Scrub 1 (8-oz.)

Southern Living Quick Baked Potato piercing the potato with a fork

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russet potato; pierce potato all over with a fork.

Microwave on HIGH until mostly tender, about 5 minutes.

Let stand, and serve:

Let stand 5 minutes before serving or using in another recipe.

Southern Living Quick Baked Potato rubbing the potato with olive oil

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Southern Living Quick Baked Potato after cooking

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