Microwave Baked Potato

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Scrub potato and prick with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate.

3 . Stage

Microwave on full power for 5 minutes. Turn potato over, and microwave until soft, about 5 more minutes.

4 . Stage

Remove potato from the microwave, and cut in half lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper and mash up the inside a little with a fork. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Add butter and Cheddar cheese. Microwave until melted, about 1 more minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Top with sour cream, and serve. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS