Microwave Baked Potato
Fluffy tender baked potato cooked in the microwave and topped with a variety of toppings such as buttercheeseand sour cream
Main
0
Calories
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Carbs
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Fat
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Protein
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![Microwave Baked Potato](https://ik.imagekit.io/littlecook/public_images/recipes/microwave-baked-potato.jpg)
Method
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.
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.
Add butter and Cheddar cheese. Microwave until melted, about 1 more minute.
Top with sour cream, and serve.
Ingredients
![Butter](https://ik.imagekit.io/littlecook/public_images/ingredients/butter.png)
Butter
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1 tablespoon
![Cheddar Cheese](https://ik.imagekit.io/littlecook/public_images/ingredients/cheddar-cheese.png)
Cheddar Cheese
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2 tablespoons shredded
![Sour Cream](https://ik.imagekit.io/littlecook/public_images/ingredients/sour-cream.png)
Sour Cream
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1 tablespoon
![Potatoes](https://ik.imagekit.io/littlecook/public_images/ingredients/potatoes.png)
Potatoes
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1 large [russet] potato
![Salt](https://ik.imagekit.io/littlecook/public_images/ingredients/salt.png)
Salt
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to taste
![Black Pepper](https://ik.imagekit.io/littlecook/public_images/ingredients/black-pepper.png)
Black Pepper
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to taste