Ingredients

• 1 - large potato
• 1 tbsp - butter or margarine
• 3 tbsp - shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 tsp - sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Microwave Baked Potato

• Scrub the potato, and prick several times with the tines of a fork. Place on a plate.
• Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 mins.
• Turn over, and continue to cook for 5 more mins.
• 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 tbsps of cheese.
• Return to the microwave, and cook for about 1 minute to melt the cheese.
• Top with remaining cheese and sour cream, and serve.