How to Cook Potatoes in Plastic Wrap

Shave some time off of cooking potatoes by cooking them in the microwave.

Baked potatoes make a delicious side dish. However, they can take a long time to cook in the oven. Consider cooking them in the microwave to cut down on the cooking time. Additionally, you can wrap them in plastic wrap, which will steam the potatoes as they cook. The plastic wrap will trap the steam released by the potato, which helps it to cook faster in a shorter amount of time.

Things You'll Need

• Fork
• Potatoes
• Plastic wrap
• Microwave
• Oven mitts
• Knife

Instructions

1. Pierce the potatoes with a fork. The holes allow the steam to escape so be generous with the holes. The more the merrier.

2. Wrap the potatoes in plastic wrap. Be careful to completely cover the potatoes.

3. Place the potatoes in the microwave.

4. Cook the potatoes on high for five to 10 minutes. Insert a knife into the center of the potato. If the knife can easily reach the center then the potato is fully cooked. If it is difficult to reach the center, continue cooking the potatoes.

5. Put on oven mitts before removing the potatoes from the microwave. This will prevent the steam from the potatoes from burning your skin. Allow the potatoes to stop steaming before handling.

References

• Rome Library: Creamy Stuffed Potatoes
• Ever Save: Recipes - Baked Potato Chowder