Microwave Twice Baked Potatoes
Transform your weeknight dinner game with these creamy and indulgent Microwave Twice Baked Potatoes, a quick and flavorful twist on the classic comfort food. Utilizing the convenience of your microwave, this recipe cuts down on cooking time without sacrificing taste, delivering perfectly fluffy potato filling mixed with melted cheddar cheese, tangy sour cream, and a hint of butter for richness. The skins cradle the velvety filling topped with more bubbly cheese, creating a delightful combination of textures. Garnished with fresh green onions, these stuffed potatoes are perfect as a main or a hearty side dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy schedules, yet elegant enough to impress your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (sliced)
Instructions
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Use a fork to pierce each potato several times to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork. Adjust cooking time as needed based on your microwave's power.
Carefully remove the potatoes from the microwave (they will be hot). Let them cool for 5-10 minutes or until they are easy to handle.
Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato flesh around the skin to create a sturdy shell.
To the mixing bowl, add the butter, milk, shredded cheddar cheese (reserving a small amount for topping), sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Mash and mix until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato skins, dividing evenly and slightly mounding the filling in each shell.
Sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese on top of the filled potatoes.
Return the potatoes to the microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the filling is heated through.
Garnish each potato with sliced green onions before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your quick and delicious microwave twice-baked potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.0 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.5 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 219 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1712 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.0 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 683 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 4024 mg | 86% | |
*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.
