Microwaveslicedbakedpotatoes Recipes

MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO - THE ORIGINAL

Steps:

• Microwave the large potato for nine minutes. A medium potato needs seven minutes and a small potato needs five minutes. To add extra potatoes allow an extra four minutes for a large potato, three minutes for a medium potato and two minutes for a small potato. This is using a 1000w microwave - adjust for slightly longer or shorter if yours is a higher or lower power. Don't forget to pierce the potatoes with a fork a few times.
• When ready, slice a deep groove through the middle of the potato in both directions. Repeat the process diagonally.
• Add the butter, salt and pepper.
• Enjoy.

CHEESY SLICED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, water, onion and bouillon in an ungreased microwave-safe 2-1/2-qt. dish. Cover and microwave on high for 12-14 minutes until potatoes are tender and bouillon is dissolved, stirring once., In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and garlic powder; stir in milk until smooth. Pour over potatoes. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring twice. Stir in sour cream; sprinkle with cheese. Cook 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with pepper if desired.

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.

TWICE MICROWAVED POTATOES

Steps:

• Poke potatoes with the tines of a fork, and place them in the microwave oven. The more holes, the better. Cook on high power for about 4 minutes per potato. Check about halfway through, and turn potatoes over for even cooking. Potatoes are done when they can be easily poked with a fork.
• Remove potatoes from the microwave, and cut each one in half lengthwise. Use a large spoon to scoop out the inside of the potatoes, leaving the skins intact. Place the scoopings into a large microwave safe bowl, and stir in the 4 green onions, sour cream, processed cheese, and 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Season with garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper; mix well.
• Place the bowl in the microwave, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through. Scoop the mixture back into the potato skins to serve, or serve from the bowl. Garnish with additional green onion and shredded cheese if desired.

SLICED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes only if the skin is tough, otherwise, just scrub and rinse them.
• Cut potatoes vertically, into thin slices, but not all the way through. Lay a spoon next to the potato to prevent knife from cutting all the way through. (A wooden spoon works great.).
• Put potatoes in a baking dish. Fan them slightly.
• Sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with the melted butter. Sprinkle with herbs.
• Bake potatoes at 425 degrees for about 50 minutes.
• Remove from oven. Sprinkle with cheeses.
• Bake potatoes for another 10-15 minutes until lightly browned, cheeses are melted, and potatoes are soft inside. Check for doneness with a fork.
• To microwave: Prepare potatoes as above, and place in a microwave safe dish or pan.
• Sprinkle with melted butter and herbs.
• Microwave on High power for 10 minutes, rearranging the potatoes after 5 minutes if your microwave does not have an automatic turn table.
• Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese and Parmesan cheese.
• Microwave for another 4-6 minutes on High power until cheeses are melted, and potatoes are soft.
• Sprinkle with salt, and serve.
• Note: You may substitute 2-3 teaspoons dried herbs of your choice for the fresh, if you prefer.
• After the potatoes are done, a little sour cream on top, sprinkled with bacon bits might be good.

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!

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.

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.

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)