Twice Nuked Potatoes
Get ready to revolutionize your side dish game with "Twice Nuked Potatoes," a quick and flavorful twist on the classic twice-baked potato. Using the convenience of your microwave, these twice-cooked delights deliver creamy, cheesy goodness in under 30 minutes. Fluffy russet potatoes are stuffed with a dreamy mixture of sour cream, melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and velvety butter, then topped with more cheese and a sprinkle of green onion for a pop of freshness. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing party dish, this recipe offers all the comfort of loaded potatoes without the long oven bake. Serve these savory stuffed potatoes alongside grilled meats, a crisp salad, or as a hearty standalone treat.
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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 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Use a fork to poke several holes in 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, flipping them halfway through. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes and your microwave's power.
Once the potatoes are cooked (they should be tender when poked with a fork), carefully remove them from the microwave and let them cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer of potato attached to the skin to create a sturdy shell.
Add the butter, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/4 cup for topping), green onions (save a small amount for garnish), crumbled bacon, salt, pepper, and milk to the bowl with the potato flesh. Mash and mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Stuff the potato mixture back into the potato skins, evenly dividing the mixture among all the shells. Sprinkle the reserved shredded cheddar cheese on top of each filled potato half.
Return the stuffed potatoes to the microwave and cook on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with the reserved green onions and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious Twice Nuked Potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 115.8 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.5 g | 352% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2380 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.8 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 57.8 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1092 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 3879 mg | 83% | |
*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.
