Microwave Baked Potatoes With Cheddar Cheese and Bacon

• potatoes↗4
• vegetable oil↗
• salt↗
• shredded cheddar cheese↗1⁄2 cup
• bacon↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Clean un-peeled potatoes under water to remove any dirt.

2. 2

   Poke them all over with a fork to vent while cooking.

3. 3

   Rub vegetable oil on potatoes and season with salt.

4. 4

   Microwave for 5 minutes, turn potatoes over, and microwave for an additional 5 minutes.

5. 5

   While potatoes are cooking, cut across bacon and then lengthwise to create small bits. ( I use frozen bacon) Cook in a skillet until crispy and set aside.

6. 6

   Allow the potatoes to cool until you can handle them.

7. 7

   Make a slice lengthwise on each potato and use a fork to mash the insides. ( Doesn't have to be perfect).

8. 8

   Top potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese and put back in the microwave for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

9. 9

   Top with bacon bits.