Twice Microwaved Potatoes

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

If you like twice-baked potatoes, but not the time involved, or the heat of an oven in the summertime, this recipe is for you. Russet potatoes, cheese, green onions, and sour cream star in this hearty side dish.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Twice Microwaved Potatoes

Ingredients

6 medium russet potatoes

4 green onions

chopped

1 cup sour cream

½ cup cubed processed cheese

¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

garlic powder to taste

seasoned salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon chopped green onion

¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Poke potatoes with the tines of a fork and place them in the microwave oven. The more holes the better. Cook on high power for about 4 minutes per potato. Check about halfway through and turn potatoes over for even cooking. Potatoes are done when they can be easily poked with a fork.

Step 2

Remove potatoes from the microwave and cut each one in half lengthwise. Use a large spoon to scoop out the inside of the potatoes leaving the skins intact. Place the scoopings into a large microwave safe bowl and stir in the 4 green onions sour cream processed cheese and 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Season with garlic powder seasoned salt and black pepper; mix well.

Step 3

Place the bowl in the microwave and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Scoop the mixture back into the potato skins to serve or serve from the bowl. Garnish with additional green onion and shredded cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information

Twice Microwaved Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 170

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.6g 11%

Carbohydrates: 20g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 7.9g 12%

Saturated Fat: 4.8g 24%

Cholesterol: 20.3mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 306.4IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 9.4mg 16%

Folate: 31mcg 8%

Calcium: 123.1mg 12%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 31.2mg 11%

Potassium: 528mg 15%

Sodium: 167.4mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 71.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.