Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2008

I have done this for years. I put as many potatoes as I can fit on a salad plate, stick 'em with a knife 5 times each, and seal them in a gallon sized zipper bag. Then I microwave on high for 5-7 min just keep checking by sticking a knife through the bag into a potato. The newer microwaves are much more powerful so find a time right for yours and remember it. This works everytime. I'll never use the oven again.

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GOODCOOKERMOM

	Home Town: Clarksdale, Missouri, USA
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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2008

Came out great - cooking time was perfect for 3 large potatoes. Only additional tip: I wrapped the potatoes in a dampened paper towel first to seal in the moisture.

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2008

Another helpful tip: After washing and pricking potatoes, massage them with olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper. Then put them in the microwave as directed. The oil helps to keep the potato skins nice and supple and it also helps to keep the salt and pepper seasoning in place. This method works well in a conventional oven as well. People who eat the skins will enjoy this cooking method as it leaves the skins tender yet crisp (in the oven). Enjoy!

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PrincessDaBurgh

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Hermitage, Pennsylvania, USA Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2008

I used the plastic wrap tip and they turned out great! Not quite as good as the oven but considering how quick, they were awesome.

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ROCKNROLLNICOLE

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Living In: Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
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Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2008

I followed the baking instructions to a T and my brand new GE Profile microwave caught fire and is now in the trash. My house smells of burnt potato and microwave. Not a good recipe.

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2008

Definitely not the same as an authentic baked potato, but choice of toppings can help overcome this.

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sugarspice

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2008

This is good in a time crunch - I use the Perfect Baked Potato recipe from this site for the oven style (brush olive oil after pricking and sprinkle with salt) so I do this step for the microwave too. For those of you who are following that tip to wrap in plastic wrap - beware, chemicals from the plastic wrap will leach into your potato if you do this. I would only use those plastic bags that are designed for the microwave otherwise you are putting your health at risk. Thanks for the great recipe.

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B_32

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Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2008

YAY!!!

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buckeyegoddess

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Dayton, Ohio, USA Living In: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
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Reviewed: Jun. 3, 2008

These are really good, and are the only reason we ate a 5lbs. of potatoes in a week. Thanks!

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Jade

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Living In: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2008

Um I used red potatoes and baked two washed them and put them in a ziploc bag open and popped them in the microwave for the suggested 5 well it took 3 then I put them in a bowl and then I nooked them for about 1 minute with butter on them and they were perfect!!

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Misses Amanda

	Cooking Level: Beginning Home Town: Meridian, Idaho, USA Living In: Boise, Idaho, USA
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Reviewed: May 20, 2008

Very quick and easy. I used yukon potatoes because that's all I buy and I added chives on top of the sour cream. Not bad for a quick side dish.

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NYJEN

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: New Rochelle, New York, USA Living In: Saugerties, New York, USA
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Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2008

This is so perfect. I can now cut an hour and a half off the cooking time of my famous twice baked potatoes! This is simple, easy, and they taste the same as if cooked in the oven.

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Briana

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA Living In: San Diego, California, USA
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Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2008

This recipe works great, another tip is to rub the outside of the potato with butter before placing in the microwave, this keeps the skin from getting hard and crusty!

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Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2008

This is one of the fastest best tasting potatos that I have had in a long while. I used a plastic bag to keep it moist and steamy, but cooked without the bag fo the last minute or so to make the skin dryer.

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JackieLee

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Living In: Abilene, Texas, USA
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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2008

This was a good, fast, easy recipe. We enjoyed it very much.

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2008

Excellent! I wrapped in plastic wrap and "baked" following the instructions. A wonderful potato was the result. I will use this often!

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