Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
How to cook a potato in a microwave oven.
A single potato should take just over five minutes to cook but it is better to err on the side of caution to avoid overcooking it.
Pierce 3 to 4 times with a fork.
Wrap in foil or cover in casserole dish with lid.
Top the open sides with butter and 2 tablespoons of cheese.
Place the potato on a microwave safe plate and microwave it for around 10 minutes flipping it over halfway through.
Re cover with the kitchen roll and cook for another 4 mins then turn again.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Stop the microwave and remove the potato to check.
Cook on full power for 5 minutes.
Microwave for 4 mins then take them out and turn the potatoes over careful they will be hot.
Since microwave ovens vary in power you may need to.
Get baked potato taste using your microwave.
Lay a piece of kitchen roll on a microwave safe plate put the potatoes on it and pop another sheet of kitchen roll on top.
Microwave baked potatoes how to bake a potato in the microwave.
When the potato is soft remove from the microwave and cut in half lengthwise.
Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes.
Medium to large potatoes will take between 8 12 minutes per potato on full power.
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Microwave the potato on full power for three minutes.
Place potato on microwave safe plate and microwave 7 minutes turning over halfway through cooking.
Season with salt and pepper and mash up the inside a little using a fork.
Next pierce the potato with a fork a few times on each side.
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Turn over and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
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Take the baked potatoes out.
Give the potatoes a turn using a pair of tongs to allow them to cook evenly.
Here s a simple technique for using the microwave to make delicious baked potatoes that taste just like they ve.
Microwave the potato for three minutes.
Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the potato and the power of the microwave.
Place the potatoes in a microwave safe dish and pop them into the microwave.