Savory Microwave New Potatoes Recipes

EASY MICROWAVE POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into wedges.
• Melt margarine.
• Stir in herbs and salt.
• Add potatoes and stir to coat.
• Cover and cook 8-10 min in microwave or until soft.

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.

EARLY MORNING OVEN ROASTED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• In a hot skillet, melt the butter. Stir in rosemary, salt and pepper. Coat potatoes evenly with the melted butter. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking pan.
• Bake in a preheated oven until potatoes are golden brown, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Toss them occasionally to ensure that they brown on all sides.

MICROWAVE SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes, onion, and butter in a large microwave-safe dish.
• Mix flour and salt in a bowl; sprinkle over potatoes and gently toss until vegetables are coated.
• Pour milk over the potatoes.
• Cook in the microwave on high setting until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
• Allow potatoes to rest for 5 minutes before sprinkling with parsley and paprika for serving.

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.

DILLY NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes thin (about 3/8 inch thick) I use my food processor for this.
• Place a thin layer of sliced potatoes in a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2 inch baking dish.
• Put small dots of butter on top of potatoes followed by the dill and salt.
• Cover with aluminium foil and bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• After 15 minutes, stir potaotes to enhance flavor.

SAVORY ROASTED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Combine rosemary and next 4 ingredients; add to bag. Seal bag securely, and shake until potatoes are coated evenly. Spread potatoes in a single layer in an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan.
• Combine oil and Worcestershire sauce; drizzle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

MICROWAVED POTATOES LYONNAISE

Steps:

• In a 3-quart microwave-safe casserole dish, combine potatoes, onions, margarine, garlic, salt, oregano, pepper and paprika.
• Heat in microwave on high until margarine melts, about 1 minute; stir. Cook 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally.

PARSLIED NEW POTATOES (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Dice potatoes into 1 inch pieces. I leave the skin on, but you can remove if you like.
• Place potatoes and 1/4 cup water in microwave safe dish with lid. Vent lid, microwave on high about 5 minutes.
• Potatoes should be soft, but not mushy.
• Drain off water, add other ingredients and mix until butter melts.
• Put back in microwave for about 2 minutes.

SAVORY MICROWAVE NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Place margarine in 2-quart microwave safe casserole.
• Microwave on HIGH for 30 to 45 seconds until melted.
• Add potatoes, leeks and red pepper, toss to coat.
• Cover tightly.
• Microwave on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes until potatoes are tender, stirring once halfway through cooking.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.