Best Baked Potato Toppings: Microwave Baked Potato (+All The Best Topping Combinations!)
These baked potato toppings are the most delicious and creative ways to dress up your baked potato for lunch or dinner! This list features classic toppings that everyone knows and loves and some unique options if you like to switch things up. There are a million ways to enjoy a baked potato!
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Instructions
Prepare your potato by cleaning it thoroughly to remove debris, then pierce the potato on all sides using a fork. Set the prepared potato in the middle of your microwave. *If cooking more than one potato, make sure that they are placed with space between for even cooking.
Cook your potato for 3-4 minutes on high power, then flip and continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes. *Note that you need to add an additional minute for each side of cooking per additional potato.
Check your potato by using a knife to pierce the potato. A well-cooked potato should feel tender, not too firm, and not mushy either. If done, allow your baked potato to set in the microwave for 1 minute before serving with butter, salt, and pepper.
Notes
Some microwaves have a 'potato' setting. Prepare your potato as instructed then place it in your microwave and select the potato option. It will heat the potato for anywhere between 5-7 minutes. Flip and repeat, then check the level of doneness of your baked potato.
Use tongs or an oven mitt to prevent burning your hands while handling the hot potato.
I usually start any large bakers at 5 minutes on high.