The UK Microwave Baked Potato Recipe

An all-time classic of baked beans and cheese. Brexit shouldn’t have an affect on this one. Surprisingly high in protein thanks to the beans and cheese. Butter/vegan margarine and salt/pepper are optional – and very tasty.

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.

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The UK

Melted cheese and baked beans is a UK favourite when it comes to baked potatoes – and we have the perfect recipe and cooking instructions!

Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian

Time 13 minutes

Prep Time 4 minutes

Cook Time 9 minutes

Total Time 13 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 848kcal

Ingredients

• 1 large potato
• 1 cup baked beans
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated (vegan cheese for vegans)

Optional:

• 1 tbsp butter (or 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.
• Heat up the beans.
• 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 hot beans over the potato.
• Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese on top.
• Enjoy.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

The UK

Amount per Serving

Calories

848

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

34

g

52

%

Saturated Fat

 

20

g

125

%

Cholesterol

 

107

mg

36

%

Sodium

 

1546

mg

67

%

Potassium

 

2599

mg

74

%

Carbohydrates

 

105

g

35

%

Fiber

 

24

g

100

%

Protein

 

38

g

76

%

Vitamin A

 

920

IU

18

%

Vitamin C

 

53.6

mg

65

%

Calcium

 

670

mg

67

%

Iron

 

18.5

mg

103

%

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

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