Step 1

Start by cutting the potatoes into bite sized pieces.

Step 2

Place in either an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 microwave safe dish. (I used a 11 x 7)

Step 3

On top of the potatoes, dollop 4 tablespoons of soft butter or margarine in random places.  Add 1 tsp of salt and ½ tsp of pepper to the top of the potatoes and cover the entire dish with plastic wrap.

Step 4

Place the dish in the microwave and cook on high for 6 minutes.  At the end of 6 minutes remove the dish from the microwave and uncover partially. Stir the potatoes and recover.  Place back in the microwave for another 6 minutes.  Your potatoes should be soft to the fork.  If not, replace in the microwave 2 minutes at a time until the potatoes are to your preference.

Step 5

Once finished you can spoon the potatoes as a side or main dish by adding your baked potato toppings.