Microwave Twist On Potatoes For 2 Recipes

TWICE-BAKED POTATOES (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Pierce well-scrubbed potatoes twice.
• Place 1 inch apart on paper towel in microwave oven.
• Microwave at HIGH 10-1/2 to 12-1/2 minutes, or until just softened, rearranging and turning over after half the cooking time.
• Let stand, covered with a bowl, for 5 minutes.
• Place bacon on paper towel lined plate. Cover with paper towel.
• Microwave at HIGH 5 to 6 minutes, or until crisp.
• Drain bacon on paper towel; crumble.
• Place butter and green onion in 2 quart casserole; cover.
• Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or until butter is melted and onion is tender.
• Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
• Scoop out center; place in casserole with onion-butter and bacon.
• Add milk, salt and pepper; mash until fluffy.
• Spoon into potato shells.
• Arrange on paper towel-lined microwaveable baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Microwave at HIGH 3 to 7 minutes, or until heated, rotating 1/2 turn.
• Garnish with additional chopped green onion, if desired.

TWICE MICROWAVED POTATOES

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

TWICE BAKED POTATOES/ MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Pierce skins of potatoes with fork.
• Place potatoes in microwave cooking 9-12 minutes, or until done. Turn 1/2 way through cooking.
• Cut each potato in half and scoop out the insides into a bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients. Beat until smooth. (You can use a hand mixer but a spoon or fork works just as well.).
• Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins.
• Heat in microwave and additional 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
• Top with your favorite toppings.