Twice Baked Potatoes Microwave
Get ready to revolutionize weeknight dinners with these quick and comforting Twice Baked Potatoes made in the microwave! This easy recipe takes all the buttery, cheesy goodness of traditional twice-baked potatoes and speeds up the process, making it perfect for busy schedules. Using fluffy russet potatoes, a creamy mash of sour cream, cheddar cheese, and butter is whipped together with green onions and optional crispy bacon, then spooned back into the potato shells. A final microwave blast melts the topping of golden cheddar, creating a gooey, irresistible finish in just 15 minutes of cook time. These microwave twice-baked potatoes are a delicious side dish or hearty snack that's as indulgent as it is convenient! Perfectly portioned for four servings, they’ll be the star of any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 strips crispy bacon (optional)
- 0.25 cup additional shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
Wash the potatoes thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry.
Poke several holes in each potato using a fork 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 fork.
Carefully remove the potatoes from the microwave and let them cool for 5 minutes so they are easier to handle.
Slice each potato lengthwise and gently scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato flesh to maintain the shell's structure.
Add the butter, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to the potato filling in the bowl. Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher until creamy and well combined.
Chop the green onions and crispy bacon (if using) into small pieces and stir them into the mashed potato mixture.
Spoon the filling back into the potato shells evenly, slightly mounding the mixture on top.
Sprinkle the additional shredded cheddar cheese over the filled potatoes.
Place the filled potatoes back onto the microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with extra chopped green onions, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.5 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.3 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 353 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 2513 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.9 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 65.1 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1304 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 3948 mg | 84% | |
*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.
