Microwave Baked Potato

Steps

1. Poke holes all over the potato with a fork or small paring knife to prevent it from exploding.
2. Microwave on a plate at 50-percent power for 6 minutes. Flip the potato over with tongs and microwave at 50-percent power for another 5 minutes. A paring knife should slide through easily. At this point, the potato will be cooked through and tender with the moistness of a steamed or boiled potato. If you’d prefer a dry, fluffy inside, microwave for another minute or two longer, until the skin looks dry and wrinkled.
3. Cool for a few minutes, then cut open and fill with toppings.