Microwave Baked Potato

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

If you want the yummy taste of a slowly baked potato but aren't patient enough, or don't have the know-how to bake it in an oven, this is for you. Give it 12 minutes and get a mouth-watering, taste bud-tingling treat.

Brief

Prep 1min

Cook: 11 mins

Total: 12 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 serving

Microwave Baked Potato

Ingredients

1 large russet potato

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

3 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

3 teaspoons sour cream

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Scrub the potato and prick several time with the tines of a fork. Place on a plate.

Step 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.

Step 3

Top with remaining cheese and sour cream and serve.

Nutritional Information

Microwave Baked Potato

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 517.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.2g 29%

Carbohydrates: 65.4g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 8.1g 33%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 23.1g 36%

Saturated Fat: 14.5g 73%

Cholesterol: 63.1mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 705.5IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.2mg 55%

Vitamin B6: 1.1mg 69%

Vitamin C: 72.8mg 121%

Folate: 65.5mcg 16%

Calcium: 244.4mg 24%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 93.7mg 34%

Potassium: 1602.1mg 45%

Sodium: 421.6mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 208.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.