Microwaved Baked Potato

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Microwaved Baked Potato
Microwaved Baked Potato

Who doesn't love baked potatoes?? This recipe is super quick and easy and perfect for when you are in a rush! You'll be shopping for russet potatoes-the big, brown, oblong ones-because they are the best for baking. Do one baked potato if it's just you and cook for a minute less. Remember to use potholders when you take the potato out of the microwave. And cut it open carefully-it will be hot and steamy. 

Who doesn't love baked potatoes?? This recipe is super quick and easy and perfect for when you are in a rush! You'll be shopping for russet potatoes-the big, brown, oblong ones-because they are the best for baking. Do one baked potato if it's just you and cook for a minute less. Remember to use potholders when you take the potato out of the microwave. And cut it open carefully-it will be hot and steamy. 

What you'll need to make this recipe:

  • Vegetable brush
  • Fork
  • Potholders

What you'll need to make this recipe:

  • Vegetable brush
  • Fork
  • Potholders

Directions

  1. Scrub the potatoes with a vegetable brush in the sink under cold running water

  2. Poke each potato several times with a fork

  3. Put the potatoes in the microwave

  4. Cook on HIGH for 8 minutes

  5. Using potholders, open the door and turn the potatoes over

  6. Cook on HIGH for an additional 2 minutes

  7. Open the door and poke a potato with a fork or sharp knife to see if it is tender. If not, cook again for an additional 2 minutes

  8. Using potholders, carefully remove the hot potatoes from the microwave

Ingredients

  • 2 Washington russet potatoes, 8 ounces each

Ingredients

  • 2 Washington russet potatoes, 8 ounces each

Directions

  1. Scrub the potatoes with a vegetable brush in the sink under cold running water
  2. Poke each potato several times with a fork
  3. Put the potatoes in the microwave
  4. Cook on HIGH for 8 minutes
  5. Using potholders, open the door and turn the potatoes over
  6. Cook on HIGH for an additional 2 minutes
  7. Open the door and poke a potato with a fork or sharp knife to see if it is tender. If not, cook again for an additional 2 minutes
  8. Using potholders, carefully remove the hot potatoes from the microwave

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