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Microwave Baked Potato

2 servings · 15 min total

Fluffy jacket potatoes cooked entirely in the microwave and loaded with butter, cheddar, sour cream and chives. A comforting side ready in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

2 potato, large
1 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
2 tbsp butter
4 tbsp cheddar, grated
2 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Contains: Milk

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Method

1.
Prick the potatoes — Scrub the potatoes clean and pat dry, then prick each one all over several times with a fork to let steam escape.
2.
Rub with oil and season — Rub the potatoes all over with the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
3.
Arrange on a plate — Place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate, spaced apart, and set them on top of a folded paper towel to absorb moisture.
4.
Microwave until tender — Microwave on high for 5 minutes, then flip the potatoes over and continue microwaving for another 4-5 minutes, until a knife slides easily into the centre.
5.
Rest and fluff — Let the potatoes rest for 2 minutes, since they will be extremely hot inside, then slice each one open lengthwise and fluff the flesh with a fork.
6.
Top and serve — Top each potato with butter, grated cheddar, a dollop of sour cream and a scattering of chopped chives, and serve while hot.