Microwave Baked Potato Recipes

TWICE-BAKED POTATOES (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Pierce well-scrubbed potatoes twice.
• Place 1 inch apart on paper towel in microwave oven.
• Microwave at HIGH 10-1/2 to 12-1/2 minutes, or until just softened, rearranging and turning over after half the cooking time.
• Let stand, covered with a bowl, for 5 minutes.
• Place bacon on paper towel lined plate. Cover with paper towel.
• Microwave at HIGH 5 to 6 minutes, or until crisp.
• Drain bacon on paper towel; crumble.
• Place butter and green onion in 2 quart casserole; cover.
• Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or until butter is melted and onion is tender.
• Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
• Scoop out center; place in casserole with onion-butter and bacon.
• Add milk, salt and pepper; mash until fluffy.
• Spoon into potato shells.
• Arrange on paper towel-lined microwaveable baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Microwave at HIGH 3 to 7 minutes, or until heated, rotating 1/2 turn.
• Garnish with additional chopped green onion, if desired.

MICROWAVE 10-MINUTE LOADED POTATO RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Poke holes in the potato with a fork, then rub with oil and salt.
• Place the bacon slices on the same plate as the potato, microwave for 7-9 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the potato is tender. Make sure the bacon does not burn.
• Crumble the bacon after it's cooled down.
• Slice the potato in half, then use a fork to fluff up the insides.
• Sprinkle the cheese on top, then microwave for another 30 seconds.
• Top with sour cream, the crushed bacon bits, and the chives.
• Enjoy!

CHEDDARY MICROWAVE BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in microwave for 10 minutes or until cooked. Cut across top of potatoes, and scoop out inside to make a bowl. Mix insides with all other ingredients, and stuff potatoes. Heat again in microwave for 5 minutes. Serve with a tossed green salad or a steak.
• Series: Man Kitchen Episode: Cheddary Micro Baked Potatoes (Ep. 10)

MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Scrub the potato, and prick several time with the tines of a fork. Place on a plate.
• Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes. Turn over, and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. 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 tablespoons 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.

MICROWAVE POTATO

Steps:

• Poke the potato 4 to 5 times on each side with a fork. Wet a clean sheet of paper towel with water and wring out any excess moisture. Wrap the damp paper towel around the potato and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove the paper towel and flip the potato over.
• Drizzle the potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Microwave on high, uncovered, 3 minutes more (see Cook's Note). Use a fork to test for doneness. If the potato is not done, cook in 1-minute intervals until the fork can easily pierce the flesh. Serve with the butter and more salt and pepper.

MICROWAVE SLICED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place handle of a spoon or table knife alongside the potato to prevent your knife from slicing all the way.
• Place potatoes in a micro-safe dish or pan.
• Sprinkle with melted butter and chopped parsley, chives or sage.
• Microwave on HIGH power for 10 minutes, rearranging the potatoes after 5 minutes.
• Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with grated cheddar and parmesan cheese.
• Microwave for another 4 to 6 minutes at HIGH power until cheeses are melted and potatoes are soft.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Serve potatoes as a side dish or as a main dish with just a salad.

CHEESY MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Prick potatoes in several places with tip of sharp knife. Place on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 min. or until tender, turning potatoes over after 6 min. Remove from microwave; set aside.
• Place broccoli and water in medium microwaveable bowl; cover loosely. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender; drain. Cut each potato lengthwise in half; scoop out potatoes, leaving 1/4-inch shell. Add potato pulp to broccoli along with the sour cream and pepper; mix well. Stuff broccoli mixture into potato shells. Top each with 2% Milk Singles. Place stuffed potatoes on microwaveable plate.
• Microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until Singles are melted and potatoes are hot.