Cheesy Bacon Microwave Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with Cheesy Bacon Microwave Potatoes—a quick and indulgent recipe that combines creamy baked potatoes, crisp bacon, and gooey melted cheddar cheese, all made effortlessly in your microwave. Perfect for busy weeknights or a hearty snack, these loaded potato halves are ready in just 15 minutes, cutting down on prep without sacrificing flavor. A pat of butter, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and optional toppings like sour cream and green onions add extra layers of richness and freshness. Whether you're looking for a cozy comfort food fix or a low-effort appetizer, these microwaveable cheesy potatoes deliver restaurant-style satisfaction right from your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Medium-sized potatoes
- 4 slices Cooked bacon
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions (optional)
- 0.25 cup Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
Wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Pierce each potato 4-5 times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes per side (8-10 minutes total), or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife or fork. Cooking time may vary based on the size of the potatoes and microwave power.
While the potatoes are cooking, crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces and finely chop the green onions, if using.
Carefully remove the hot potatoes from the microwave and let them cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, slice each potato in half lengthwise.
Using a spoon, gently scoop out some of the potato flesh from each half, creating a small cavity for the toppings. Be careful not to remove too much so the potato skin remains intact.
Add a small pat of butter (about 1/2 tablespoon) to each potato half, followed by a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.
Top each potato half with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon.
Place the topped potatoes back in the microwave and cook on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove the potatoes from the microwave, garnish with chopped green onions (if desired), and serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.0 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.0 g | 235% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 249 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2645 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.4 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 955 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1912 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
