Microwave Baked Potatoes Food

KITTENCAL'S MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Wash the skin of the potato, then dry with a paper towel.
• Prick several times using a fork.
• Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate.
• Cook on full power for 5 minutes.
• Turn over and continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes more (depending on your size of potato the cooking time will vary).
• When the potato is soft remove from the microwave and cut in half.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and mash up the inside a little with a fork.
• Top the open sides with butter and 2-3 tablespoons cheddar cheese.
• Return to microwave and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute more to melt the cheese.
• Top with about 1 tablespoon more cheddar cheese and sour cream to taste.
• Delicious!

MICROWAVE POTATO

Steps:

• Poke the potato 4 to 5 times on each side with a fork. Wet a clean sheet of paper towel with water and wring out any excess moisture. Wrap the damp paper towel around the potato and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove the paper towel and flip the potato over.
• Drizzle the potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Microwave on high, uncovered, 3 minutes more (see Cook's Note). Use a fork to test for doneness. If the potato is not done, cook in 1-minute intervals until the fork can easily pierce the flesh. Serve with the butter and more salt and pepper.

CHEDDARY MICROWAVE BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in microwave for 10 minutes or until cooked. Cut across top of potatoes, and scoop out inside to make a bowl. Mix insides with all other ingredients, and stuff potatoes. Heat again in microwave for 5 minutes. Serve with a tossed green salad or a steak.
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MICROWAVE SLICED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place handle of a spoon or table knife alongside the potato to prevent your knife from slicing all the way.
• Place potatoes in a micro-safe dish or pan.
• Sprinkle with melted butter and chopped parsley, chives or sage.
• Microwave on HIGH power for 10 minutes, rearranging the potatoes after 5 minutes.
• Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with grated cheddar and parmesan cheese.
• Microwave for another 4 to 6 minutes at HIGH power until cheeses are melted and potatoes are soft.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Serve potatoes as a side dish or as a main dish with just a salad.

MICROWAVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Rinse peeled and quartered potatoes.
• Arrange potatoes in medium glass bowl.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Cook at HIGH for 9 to 10-1/2 minutes; stir once. You can set your kitchen timer for a reminder to stir. Potatoes should be tender.
• Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
• During this 5 minute standing time, combine milk, butter, salt and pepper in a large glass bowl or 8-cup glass pyrex measuring cup.
• Cook milk mixture at MEDIUM for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
• Drain potatoes.
• Add potatoes to the hot milk mixture; mash until smooth.

EASY MICROWAVE POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into wedges.
• Melt margarine.
• Stir in herbs and salt.
• Add potatoes and stir to coat.
• Cover and cook 8-10 min in microwave or until soft.