Cheddary Microwave Baked Potatoes Recipes

MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Scrub the potato, and prick several time with the tines of a fork. Place on a plate.
• Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes. Turn over, and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. When the potato is soft, remove from the microwave, and cut in half lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper, and mash up the inside a little using a fork. Top the open sides with butter and 2 tablespoons of cheese. Return to the microwave, and cook for about 1 minute to melt the cheese.
• Top with remaining cheese and sour cream, and serve.

CRISPY CHEDDAR POTATOES

Steps:

• Microwave 1 1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, turning halfway through, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes; let cool slightly. Break into chunks. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 smashed garlic cloves, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast on a baking sheet at 450 degrees F, stirring once, until browned and crisp, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded sharp cheddar and chopped chives.

EASY CHEDDAR POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 425 degrees.
• Butter a shallow baking sish.
• Thinly slice the potatoes, and place in the baking dish.
• In a small saucepan, heat butter, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder and thyme until the butter is melted.
• Drizzle over potatoes.
• Cover, and bake for 45 minutes, or until potatoes tender.
• Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
• Return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.

"BAKED" POTATOES WITH BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Prick potatoes in several places with a fork. Microwave on high until tender (a paring knife inserted in the center of each should meet no resistance), 13 to 15 minutes, turning once during cooking. Set aside.
• Cut broccoli into small florets (reserve stems for another use). Place in a microwave-safe bowl filled with 1 inch of water. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Microwave on high until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, cut a deep cross in the top of each potato; push ends toward each other to open. With a fork, loosen and lightly mash inside. Dividing evenly, top potatoes with butter, cheddar cheese, and broccoli.

CHEESY BACON MICROWAVE POTATOES

Steps:

• In a 1-1/2 quart casserole, combine butter or marg, hot water and chopped onion.
• Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in potatoes, salt and pepper.
• Microwave covered in 5 minute intervals stirring between each until cooked (25- 30 minutes).
• When tender, stir in milk/cream, bacon and cheese until smooth.
• Enjoy.
• *Potatoes can be peeled or not, depending on whether the potatoes are new or old.
• Variation:.
• Use new, red potatoes.
• Substitute italian salad dressing for the butter.
• Use green onions and add at them at the end for one minutes.
• Omit the milk, bacon and cheese.
• Kind of a warm potato salad.
• Thanks Kasha for pointing out the disappearing water. I added it back in with the potatoes and butter. "Bad water - get back in the bowl.".

EASY CHEESY MICROWAVE POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and thinly slice potatoes.
• Coat bottom of 2 quart microwave dish with 3 tablespoons of butter.
• Layer 1/2 of potatoes, 1 cup cheese and 3 tablespoons of butter.
• Add next layer 1/2 potatoes and top with 1 cup cheese.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Add a thin layer of milk in bottom of dish, about 1/4".
• Cover dish with plastic wrap.
• Microwave on high for 10 minutes.
• Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

TWICE-BAKED CHEDDAR POTATOES

Steps:

• Bake potatoes in oven until easily pierced with fork.
• (I do not recommend microwaving them, it makes the skin very soft and potatoes will fall apart when stuffing) Cut off, lengthwise, top 1/3 of potatoes.
• Scoop out potato with spoon into a medium mixing bowl, leaving shells intact.
• Add butter, cheese, salt, and pepper to potatoes.
• Blend with a hand-held mixer, adding milk a little bit at a time until mixture is creamy but still pretty thick (you may not need all of the milk, or you may need more, depending on the potatoes used, how long they were baked, etc.).
• Using a spoon, scoop potato mixture back into emptied shells.
• It is ok if the potatoes are stuffed over the top.
• Bake in a 375 oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and potatoes are brown on top.
• Sprinkle with chives before serving.

MICROWAVE BAKED POTATOES WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BACON

Steps:

• Clean un-peeled potatoes under water to remove any dirt.
• Poke them all over with a fork to vent while cooking.
• Rub vegetable oil on potatoes and season with salt.
• Microwave for 5 minutes, turn potatoes over, and microwave for an additional 5 minutes.
• While potatoes are cooking, cut across bacon and then lengthwise to create small bits. ( I use frozen bacon) Cook in a skillet until crispy and set aside.
• Allow the potatoes to cool until you can handle them.
• Make a slice lengthwise on each potato and use a fork to mash the insides. ( Doesn't have to be perfect).
• Top potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese and put back in the microwave for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
• Top with bacon bits.