Microwave "Baked" Potato Pierce the potato on both sides with a fork Microwave on high for 4 minutes Take out and turn over If adding cheese: Microwave for 3 minutes Take out and cut a V slice in the top Add cheese Microwave for 1 minute Else: Microwave for 4 minutes I swap the potato to a new bowl after the first four minutes so that the bowl doesn't get too hot.