Microwave Baked Potatoes (Step-by-Step Instructions)
Did you know that you can skip the stovetop method and use the microwave to cook a potato? It’s true! Every wonder how long to microwave a potato? Here you’ll learn some tips and tricks to get that perfect microwaved potato every time.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato
- Garnishes optional
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sliced green onion
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the potato. Scrub and clean with a brush.
- Use a skewer or cake tester to poke holes through to the center of the potato to allow steam to escape.
- Place your potato on a microwave-safe plate and then cook on full power until they are tender.
- Cook on full power for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Poke the potatoes with a fork to check they are tender. If not, cook longer in 1-minute increments until done.
- As the plate will be hot, use oven mitts to remove it from the oven. Similarly, use kitchen tongs to transfer the potatoes to serving plates.
- Carefully cut the potato open with a knife and fluff with a fork as desired. Add optional butter, sour cream, green onion, salt and pepper to serve.