Microwave Baked Potato Made Easy: Top with Turkey Bacon and Cheese
Learn how to make the perfect microwave baked potato topped with turkey bacon and cheese!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large potato
- 2 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Wash the potato and pierce it several times with a fork.
- Place the potato in the microwave and cook on high for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crisp and crumble.
- Once the potato is cooked, slice it open and fluff the inside with a fork.
- Top with turkey bacon, shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add butter before adding toppings.
- Adjust cooking time based on microwave wattage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg