Cheese 'n Beef Topped Potatoes

• 4 medium baking potatoes
• 4 ounces (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (2 1/2-ounce) package smoked pressed thin beef, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Pierce potatoes with fork; place on paper towel in microwave.
2. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) 7 minutes; turn potatoes over.
3. Continue microwaving until fork tender (8 to 10 minutes).
4. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients in medium bowl.
6. Split hot potatoes in half; top each with about 1/4 cup beef mixture.
7. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) until cheese begins to melt (1 to 2 minutes).

baking potatoes, cheddar cheese, thin beef, butter, garlic

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/2604/cheese-n-beef-topped-potatoes (may not work)