Twice-Microwaved Potatoes

Just like twice-baked potatoes, except these are cooked twice in the microwave for a faster but equally tasty side dish. And there's no need to use your oven!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 170 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• ground black pepper to taste
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• 6 medium russet potatoes
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 0.125 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
• 0.5 cup cubed processed cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Poke potatoes all over with the tines of a fork.

Step 2

Working in batches if necessary, microwave potatoes on high, turning halfway through for more even cooking, about 4 minutes per potato. Potatoes are done when they can be easily poked with a fork.

Step 3

Remove potatoes from the microwave and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh with a large spoon, leaving skins intact.

Step 4

Place flesh into a large, microwave-safe bowl. Stir in sour cream, processed cheese, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, 4 green onions, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper until well combined. Microwave on high until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5

Scoop hot potato mixture back into potato skins. Garnish with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar and 1 tablespoon green onion.