This recipe is best for those who want to enjoy the delicious taste of slow-baked potatoes but don’t have enough patience or don’t know how to bake them in the oven. You will be able to enjoy delicious, mouthwatering treat after just 12 minutes.
If you are short on patience or time, it might seem impossible to wait an hour for your oven-baked potato. This is why this recipe is so good! You can make a perfect microwave baked potato in less than 15 minutes.
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total time: 12 minutes
Servings: 1
Yield: 1 serving
How To Bake Potato In The Microwave?
Microwave baked potatoes are easy. The full recipe is below. Here is a quick overview of what to expect:
Prep Potato
Place the potato in a bowl of running water. Next, use a fork to poke it.
Cut
Microwave the potato for 5 minutes, then flip it over and microwave for 5 more minutes. Let the potato cool down for a few minutes until it is safe to handle. The potato should be cut in half lengthwise to open it and form a natural bowl.
Finish With Toppings
Salt and pepper to taste, Mash the meat with a fork, Spread butter on top, and then heat the cheese in the microwave. Serve it with sour cream and any toppings you choose.
How Long To Microwave Baked Potatoes?
This 10-minute method is excellent for creating a tender baked potato. It takes 5 minutes on each side and 5 minutes on the other. But not all microwaves are the same. You may need to alter the recipe if you have found that your microwave is less or more powerful than others.
Best Potatoes For Baked Potatoes
We recommend a russet potato for this microwave-baked potato recipe. The thick skin of the russet potato crisps well in the oven or microwave. They also have super starchy inners that will ensure fluffy fillings. Technically speaking, however, any starchy potato can be used.
Baked Potato Toppings
You can top baked potatoes with sour cream or Cheddar and crumbled bacon. However, you can be as creative as possible! Chili and shredded cheese are a fun way to make comfort food. You can also use pulled pork and barbecue sauce for a quick fix, or pico Verde and black beans for something Mexican-inspired.
Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato
- Salt and ground black pepper are two of the best ways to make it taste.
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
Directions
- Peel potato. Place on a plate that is microwave-safe.
- Microwave at full power for five minutes. Flip the potato and continue to microwave for 5 minutes.
- Take the potato out of the microwave and slice it in half. Season the potato with salt and pepper, and then mash it with a fork.
- Butter and Cheddar cheese should be added. Microwave for about one more minute until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with sour cream.