3 Ways To Cook A Potato In The Microwave

Use a paring knife to remove blemishes from the potato.

If you opt for a potato other than Russet, alter the cooking time accordingly (less for a smaller potato and more for larger potato).

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Russet potatoes work best, but other kinds of potatoes with thick skin are also good option (e. g. Yukon Gold, sweet potatoes).