Print: Microwave Baked Potato

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 mouthwatering, taste bud-tingling treat.

Prep

16 min

Cook

30 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Ingredients

1 large russet potato
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream

Instructions

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

Nutrition per serving

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