Microwave Yukon Gold Potatoes
Microwave Yukon gold potatoes are a quick and easy way to prep potatoes, either for mashing or smashing, or just for slicing and serving with your favorite potato toppings. This will be a new favorite shortcut!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 small to medium Yukon gold potatoes
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes well with a scrub brush under running water. Poke each potato 2-3 times with a fork to allow for the heat to vent.
- Place the potatoes on the microwave plate in the microwave. Cook at full power for 8 minutes then check the potatoes: Use a towel or oven mitt and gently squeeze the sides of the potato. If it gives without resistance, it’s ready. If it still seems a bit firm, return to the microwave for another minute or at a time until tender. (Any smaller potatoes that are ready can be removed and any larger ones that need a little more time can be microwaved for another minute.) If you are using medium to larger sized Yukon potatoes, start with 9-10 minutes then check and add another minute as needed.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings - such as butter, salt and pepper - or mash or smash the potatoes and use for another preparation.
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Notes
Leftover cooked potatoes, once cooled, can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Slice and reheat or smash and bake or fry.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 1074mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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