Baked Potatoes in Microwave

Baked Potatoes
in Microwave
Ingredients
Utensils
Potatoes (3-4 at a time)
Microwave safe plate
Fork
Optional extras
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Cheese
Margarine or butter
Yogurt or sour cream
Toppings such as baked beans, canned stew, tuna or savoury mince
Method
Baked Potatoes in Microwave
1
2
Please wash hands. Wash potatoes.
Use a fork or knife to poke 6-7 holes in each potato to let steam out as they cook.
3
Place potatoes on a plate and cook in
microwave. Try 5 mins cooking, 2 min
rest. Turn potatoes over and repeat
5 mins cooking and 2 mins rest until
the potatoes are soft all over. Each
microwave is different so the cooking
time will vary.
4
Slice open and mash the insides with a fork.
5
Topping ideas include:
baked beans, tuna,
stew, cheese, corn and peas