Description
This Microwave Baked Potato recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic comfort food with a tender inside and a seasoned cheesy topping, all made in just 12 minutes using your microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato
- 1 large russet potato
Seasonings and Toppings
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the potato. Scrub the russet potato thoroughly under running water, then prick it several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Microwave the potato. Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on full power for 5 minutes. Carefully turn it over and microwave for an additional 5 minutes or until the potato is soft when pierced with a fork.
- Season and mash the inside. Remove the potato from the microwave and cut it in half lengthwise. Season the inside with salt and pepper, then use a fork to mash up the flesh slightly to fluff it.
- Add butter and cheese. Place butter and shredded Cheddar cheese over the mashed potato halves. Return to the microwave and heat for about 1 more minute until the butter is melted and cheese is gooey.
- Top and serve. Finish by adding a tablespoon of sour cream on top of the cheese and serve immediately to enjoy a delicious and quick baked potato.
Notes
- A microwave baked potato offers the comfort and flavor of a slow-roasted potato in just 12 minutes.
- Pricking the potato with a fork prevents it from bursting during microwaving.
- Adjust cheese and sour cream amounts to taste or replace with your preferred toppings.
- Use a microwave-safe plate to avoid any hazards while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 203 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg
