Microwave Version of Twice Baked Potatoes with Cheese and Bacon
Satisfy your craving for comfort food in record time with this irresistible Microwave Version of Twice Baked Potatoes with Cheese and Bacon! Perfectly fluffy baked potatoes, cooked in just minutes in the microwave, are scooped out and blended with creamy sour cream, butter, and optional milk for extra richness. Folded into the mix are savory bacon crumbles, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh scallions for a burst of flavor in every bite. Topped off with a gooey layer of melted cheese, these hearty potato halves are ready in under 25 minutes, making them a quick and satisfying side dish or standalone meal. Whether it's a bustling weeknight dinner or a game-day snack, this microwave-friendly recipe delivers cheesy, bacon-packed indulgence without the wait!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large baking potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 pieces Scallions (green onions), chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Milk (optional for creamier texture)
Instructions
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
Using a fork, poke holes all over each potato to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, turning them over halfway through, until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
Carefully remove the potatoes from the microwave (they will be hot!) and let them cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin shell intact to hold the filling.
Add the butter, sour cream, salt, black pepper, and milk (if using) to the scooped-out potato insides. Mash everything together until smooth and creamy.
Fold in 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and half of the chopped scallions into the potato mixture.
Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato shells, mounding it slightly on top.
Place the stuffed potato halves on a microwave-safe plate and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Microwave the potatoes on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the filling is heated through.
Garnish with the remaining chopped scallions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.5 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.0 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 348 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 3022 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.2 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 75.8 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1155 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 6721 mg | 143% | |
*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.
