Microwave Baked Potato

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 11 mins Ready Time: 12 mins


• scrub the potato, and prick several time with the tines of a fork. place on a plate.
• cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes. turn over, and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. when the potato is soft, remove from the microwave, and cut in half lengthwise. season with salt and pepper, and mash up the inside a little using a fork. top the open sides with butter and 2 tablespoons of cheese. return to the microwave, and cook for about 1 minute to melt the cheese.
• top with remaining cheese and sour cream, and serve.