Microwave Baked Potato

Name: Microwave Baked Potato
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter or margarine; 1 large russet potato; 1 serving salt and pepper to taste; 3 Tbsps shredded Cheddar cheese; 3 teaspoons sour cream

Microwave Baked Potato takes about 12 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 14g of protein, 23g of fat, and a total of 520 calories. This recipe serves 1. Head to the store and pick up butter, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a side dish. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

Scrub the potato, and prick several time with the tines of a fork.

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Potato

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.

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Salt And Pepper