Microwave Baked Potato

Description

If you want the yummy taste of a slowly baked potato but aren’t patient enough, or don’t have the know-how to bake it in an oven, this is for you. Give it 12 minutes and get a mouth-watering, taste bud-tingling treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 large russet potato
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 3 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 teaspoons sour cream

Instructions

  1. Scrub potato and prick with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate.
  2. Microwave on full power for 5 minutes. Turn potato over
  3. and microwave until soft
  4. about 5 more minutes.
  5. Remove potato from the microwave
  6. and cut in half lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper and mash up the inside a little with a fork.
  7. Add butter and Cheddar cheese. Microwave until melted
  8. about 1 more minute.
  9. Top with sour cream
  10. and serve.

Prep Time: 1 min

Cook Time: 11 mins

Total Time: 12 mins

Servings: 1

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