Microwave Baked Potato Recipe
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Microwave Baked Potato

By: CJME 
"If you want the yummy taste of nice slowly baked potato, but aren't patient enough, or don't have the know how to bake it in an oven, well this is for you. Give it twelve minutes, get a mouth watering, taste bud-tingling treat."

Prep Time:
1 Minute
Cook Time:
11 Min
Ready In:
12 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 serving
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Scrub the potato, and prick several time with the tines of a fork. Place on a plate.
  2. 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.
  3. Top with remaining cheese and sour cream, and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 517 | Total Fat: 23.1g | Cholesterol: 63mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by Gina Garner   view full review
Easiest way to have a baked spud. I have two tips to add: First, I place the potatos in a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2007 by VIOLETSIVA   view full review
This was great! One tip - if you want your potatoes to come out extra "steamy" and have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by Rich   view full review
Yeah...I cooked the botato for the ten minutes time in the microwave and it got set on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2007 by onox   view full review
if you prefer the crispiness of an oven baked potato, use the microwave until the potato is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by SophiaT   view full review
great quick recipe! works perfectly. To prevent potato flame, just add a bit of water in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2005 by Butterfly Flutterby   view full review
Yea! *applause* Excellent recipe! Remember that the size of the potato and the wattage of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2006 by ROOKIE COOKIE   view full review
It tastes just as good when baked in the microwave as in the oven and it's a LOT faster. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2007 by JDVMD Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
One of the simplest and best things to make in a microwave. Big timesaver.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2007 by LESLEYfromWI   view full review
We usually make our baked potatoes like this in the microwave. Saves so much time and tastes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by lhudgins   view full review
Soooo yummy! Very soft.

 

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