Microwave Baked Potato

Ingredients

• large russet potato
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• tablespoon butter
• tablespoon sshredded Cheddar cheese
• tablespoon sour cream

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
4. Add butter and Cheddar cheese. Microwave until melted, about 1 more minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
5. Top with sour cream, and serve. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS