By defining and monitoring standard product costs, you can measure the company's current manufacturing performance and compare it to the standard (target) costs. Product costing provides information about the monetary investments in the materials, work in process, and physical inventory.
1 For example, if one large potato takes 10 minutes to cook, two large potatoes would take between 16-17 minutes. 2  If you prefer crispy skinned potatoes, you can cook the potatoes in the microwave for 5-6 minutes, then transfer to a baking sheet and bake in an oven preheated to 400 Â°F (204 Â°C) for 20 minutes. Place it back in the microwave for another 3-5 minutes, depending on how soft it is already. 2  After that, if it still doesn't feel fully cooked, continue to microwave it in 1 minute bursts, checking after each minute.
Directions. 1  Place handle of a spoon or table knife alongside the potato to prevent your knife from slicing all the way. 2  Place potatoes in a micro-safe dish or pan. 3  Sprinkle with melted butter and chopped parsley, chives or sage. 4  Microwave on HIGH power for 10 minutes, rearranging the potatoes after 5 minutes. Sprinkle with melted butter and chopped parsley, chives or sage. 2  Microwave on HIGH power for 10 minutes, rearranging the potatoes after 5 minutes. 3  Let rest for 5 minutes. 4  Sprinkle with grated cheddar and parmesan cheese. 5  Microwave for another 4 to 6 minutes at HIGH power until cheeses are melted and potatoes are soft.