College Guy Microwave Potato Skins Easy
Craving a quick, budget-friendly snack that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This "College Guy Microwave Potato Skins Easy" recipe is your ultimate dorm room solution! Perfect for beginners or anyone short on time, these potato skins are made entirely in the microwave—no oven required. With just two russet potatoes, plenty of melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, tangy sour cream, and a dash of green onions for freshness, these microwave-ready snacks are a cheesy, savory indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes, this hassle-free recipe delivers crispy, gooey bites that are sure to satisfy late-night cravings or fuel a study session. Serve them straight off the plate and enjoy a no-fuss treat that hits all the right notes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces medium russet potatoes
- 0.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cups cooked bacon bits
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 1 tablespoon green onions (sliced)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons pepper
Instructions
Wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry.
Pierce each potato 4-5 times with a fork to allow steam to escape while cooking.
Place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Carefully remove the potatoes from the microwave (they will be hot) and let them cool for 2-3 minutes.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out most of the potato flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato attached to the skin. Save the scooped-out potato for another dish if desired.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper onto the hollowed-out potato skins for seasoning.
Fill each potato skin with shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits, dividing evenly among the halves.
Return the filled potato skins to the microwave and heat on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Top each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and easy microwave potato skins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.4 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1989 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.3 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 534 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 2614 mg | 56% | |
*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.
