Microwave Baked Potato

Microwave Baked Potato

from allrecipes.com
Dinner
12 min
1 serving
368 kcal / serving

A microwave baked potato with delicious, slow-roasted taste? It's possible in just 12 minutes with this simple recipe and your microwave.

Ingredients

  • 1 largerusset potato
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoonbutter
  • 2 tablespoonsshredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoonsour cream

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Add butter and Cheddar cheese. Microwave until melted, about 1 more minute.

  5. 5

    Top with sour cream, and serve.