Yield: 4 Servings | Serving Size: 1/2 potato

A baked potato on a plate, topped with cheese, ham, and parsley.

Cost/Serving: $0.70

Ingredients:

2 white or sweet potatoes

Optional toppings: cheese, low fat sour cream, olives, mushrooms, green pepper, broccoli, etc. 

 

Directions:

To bake in an oven:

  1. Wash, scrub, and pierce potatoes on all sides with a fork.
  2. Bake at 425°F for 40 to 60 minutes.

To bake in a microwave:

  1. Wash, scrub, and pierce potatoes on all sides with a fork.
  2. Cook on high for 6 to 8 minutes. Turn potato over. Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes. Turn potato over. Cook and additional 6 to 8 minutes on high or until potato is tender.
  3. Top with optional toppings. 

 

Note: Nutritional information is for half a potato, with no toppings. 

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 4 servings, Serving Size: 1/2 potato
Amount per serving: Calories 50, Total Fat 0g, Saturated Fat 0g, Trans fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 0mg, Sodium 0mg, Total Carbohydrate 13g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Total Sugars (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 2g

 

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