So Simple To Make – Microwave Baked Potato

Do you love baked potatoes but don’t have the patience to wait for the usual one hour or more? Do you want to have them  ready in a miracle of about ten minutes? All you need to do is bake them in a microwave oven.

A microwave baked potato is simple to make. It’s a miracle maker in any kitchen since it lessens the cooking time in fraction of the usual time. Just pop in clean a potato, set at required cooking duration (check the manual) and wait till it’s done.  However, there is a slight downside to it; a microwave baked potato do not have the crispy skin. Some people though, discard the skin and prefer to enjoy their potatoes without the skin. So if you’re one of these people, the microwave will be just fine. Here are some ideas that will convince you furthermore of making yourself one.

Cooking potatoes on grills makes you choke on smoke, a microwave does not. If you’re using an open fire, and you’re doing something else while cooking, risks are, you will burn your potatoes inedible, and worse, burn the entire house  down (a little overboard, I know.) If you want your baked potato fast and without the risk of burning it, then using a microwave oven is your best option. With it, you can prepare and discover many more potato recipes.

Delicious Recipes For Microwave Baked Potato

Easy Cheesy Microwave Baked Potato Recipe For Single Serving:

  • 1 Large Russet Potato
  • 1 Tablespoon Margarine or Butter
  • 3 Tablespoons Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Sour Cream
  • 1 Teaspoon Chopped Fresh Chives or if you prefer, dried chives

Instructions:

  1. Wash and scrub the potato, and then poke several times with a fork. Place on a microwave safe plate.
  2. Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes. Turn over, and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. Make sure the potato is fully cooked, should be soft and then remove from the microwave. Carefully, cut the potato in half lengthwise.
  3. Using a fork, mash up the inside a little and top with the butter and 2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese. Put the microwave baked potato back into the microwave, and cook on high for approximately 1 minute in order to melt the cheese.
  4. Remove from microwave oven and top with remaining cheese, sour cream, and chives.
  5. Enjoy!

Now you have a very easy and tasty recipe for a microwave baked potato.