WW Baked Potatoes

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You can prepare your WW Baked Potatoes in one hour and ten minutes, and they are very delicious and fluffy. Serve these potatoes as a side dish, dinner, gatherings, parties, or any occasion. It contains 161 kcal per serving in this dish. Each person will get one medium potato as a serving from these WW Baked Potatoes. You’ll use simple and basic equipment and ingredients to make this recipe. It is made with russet potatoes, black pepper, and salt. The preparation of these potatoes will be very easy for you. You can also store your baked potatoes for later use.

STATS:

  • Cooking duration: 60 minutes
  • Course: Main or side
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total time: 1 hour & 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Calories: 161 kcal
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Portion size: One medium baked potato
  • Servings: Four

EQUIPMENT:

  • Oven
  • Knife
  • Clean towel
  • Fork
  • Baking tray

INGREDIENTS:

  • Quarter tsp black pepper
  • Four medium russet potatoes
  • Half tsp salt
  • Cooking spray

INGREDIENT NOTES:

RUSSET POTATOES:

  • Potatoes are the main component of your recipe. These will become fluffy from the inside after you bake them. Also, your potatoes will become lighter and softer after baking. Use Tukon Gold as an alternative idea for your recipe.

SALT:

  • We will season your potatoes with salt. Salt will add a good flavor to your baked potatoes from the outside as well as the inside.

BLACK PEPPER:

  • Adding black pepper to your potatoes will add warmth to them. Also, your dish becomes a bit spicy from using it. Black pepper will not include any calories in your baked potatoes. Also, you can try using garlic powder or chili flakes for a different option.

COOKING SPRAY:

  • Using cooking spray in your dish will help make a crispy skin on your potatoes. This ingredient is a good light alternative for Weight Watchers recipes. You will use a small amount of it for the best texture.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm the oven to 200°C.
  2. Wash your russet potatoes and clean the dirt.
  3. Then dry them with a clean towel.
  4. Poke a few holes with a fork in your potatoes four or five times.
  5. Put them on your baking tray.
  6. Use a bit of cooking spray over them.
  7. Then add the seasonings over the potatoes.
  8. Bake them for 60 minutes and then cool them for a few minutes.
  9. Make a cut in your baked potatoes and mash the inside.
  10. Now they are ready for serving.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Add chopped green onions to the potatoes for serving.
  • Spread some low-fat shredded cheese in them for a cheesy taste.
  • Fill your dish with baked beans for a fulfilling meal.
  • Grill chicken and eat it with these potatoes for lunch.
  • Serve this dish with salsa for a good taste.

TIPS:

  • Use equally sized potatoes for this recipe so they bake evenly.
  • Don’t use foil to keep the skin crispy.
  • You can bake your potatoes on the rack of your oven for a crispy texture.
  • Put them in the microwave for some minutes, so they bake quickly.
  • Mash the inside of these potatoes to keep them fluffy.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add the baked & cooled potatoes to a tight dish to keep for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Wrap them in foil and plastic to freeze for two months.

FAQs:

Can I prepare these potatoes in the microwave?

  • Yes, you can microwave them for eight minutes by turning them at halftime. This method will make the potato’s skin softer.

Are these baked potatoes actually 0 points?

  • Normally, plain ones are zero points, but always check your plan for confirmation.

Will I eat the skin of my potato?

  • You can easily eat the skin because it is healthy & nutritious.

How to know if these are baked properly?

  • You’ll insert a knife in them to see if they are soft from the inside.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 1.8 mg

Calcium: 20 mg

Calories: 161 kcal

Fiber: 4 g

Sodium: 10 mg

Net Carbs: 33 g

Potassium: 926 mg

Total Carbs: 37 g

Protein: 4 g

Fat: 0.2 g

Vitamin A: 2 IU

Weight Watcher Points: 0 to 3 points