Even just reading the ingredients out loud gives an air (or heir?) of class to this one. Butter and salt under a layer of brie and cranberries leads to an irresistible sweet-salty twist. Once you’ve gone upper-middle class there’s no going back.

Getting a baked potato just right is rewarding in itself. It’s surprisingly easy to do and the cooking instructions are included in the recipe card below. For more extensive instructions as well as a load more topping ideas, please see our main microwave baked potato post.

Keeping Up Appearances

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This elegant baked potato is a well of sophistication. Impress the neighbours, nay, impress anyone with this cultivated classy classic.

Cuisine:Vegetarian

Diet: egg-free, gluten-free

Prep Time:4 minutes

Cook Time:9 minutes

Total Time:13 minutes

Servings:1

Calories:678kcal

Ingredients

• 1 large potato
• 2 oz brie (2 oz = 60 g)
• ½ cup cranberries, dried
• 2 tbsp almonds

Optional:

• 1 tbsp butter (vegan margarine)
• Salt and pepper to taste

US CustomaryMetric

Instructions

• Microwave the large potato for nine minutes. A medium potato needs seven minutes and a small potato needs five minutes. To add extra potatoes allow an extra four minutes for a large potato, three minutes for a medium potato and two minutes for a small potato. This is using a 1000w microwave – adjust for slightly longer or shorter if yours is a higher or lower power. Don't forget to pierce the potatoes with a fork a few times.
• Chop the brie, almonds and cranberries into small pieces.
• When ready, slice a deep groove through the middle of the potato in both directions. Repeat the process diagonally.
• Add optional butter, salt and pepper to the potato.
• Pour the brie-cranberry mix over the potato. Top with the almonds.
  
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per Serving

Calories

678

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

37

g

57

%

Saturated Fat

 

18

g

113

%

Cholesterol

 

87

mg

29

%

Sodium

 

502

mg

22

%

Potassium

 

2029

mg

58

%

Carbohydrates

 

64

g

21

%

Fiber

 

15

g

63

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

27

g

54

%

Vitamin A

 

690

IU

14

%

Vitamin C

 

55.2

mg

67

%

Calcium

 

285

mg

29

%

Iron

 

14.8

mg

82

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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