Best Microwave Baked Potato Recipes

QUICK MICROWAVE-BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Microwave potatoes in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min., stirring after 2-1/2 min. Stir in broth, milk and onion powder. Microwave 10 min., stirring after 5 min. Carefully smash potatoes with potato masher.
• Reserve 2 Tbsp. each bacon and cheese, and 1 Tbsp. onions for topping. Stir remaining bacon, cheese and onions into soup.
• Serve soup topped with reserved bacon, cheese, onions and sour cream.

MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise; place in large MICROWAVE SAFE baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup of the milk over potatoes. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 11 minutes. Remove baking dish from microwave. Move center potatoes to ends of baker and outer potatoes to center. Cover; microwave on HIGH 8-11 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Remove from microwave. Coarsely mash potatoes, set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add remaining 3 cups milk, whisking until smooth. Add cream cheese mixture and butter to baking dish. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-5 minutes or until mixture is hot.
• 3. Slice green onions. Carefully remove baking dish from microwave. Grate cheddar cheese over chowder using Rotary Grater; add green onions, salt and black pepper and mix until cheese is melted. Serve with toppings, if desired.

KITTENCAL'S MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Wash the skin of the potato, then dry with a paper towel.
• Prick several times using a fork.
• Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate.
• Cook on full power for 5 minutes.
• Turn over and continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes more (depending on your size of potato the cooking time will vary).
• When the potato is soft remove from the microwave and cut in half.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and mash up the inside a little with a fork.
• Top the open sides with butter and 2-3 tablespoons cheddar cheese.
• Return to microwave and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute more to melt the cheese.
• Top with about 1 tablespoon more cheddar cheese and sour cream to taste.
• Delicious!

MICROWAVE-BAKED SMASHED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Microwave potatoes in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min., stirring after 2-1/2 min. Stir in broth and milk. Microwave 10 min., stirring after 5 min. Carefully smash potatoes with potato masher.
• Reserve 2 Tbsp. each bacon and cheese and 1 Tbsp. chives for topping. Stir remaining bacon, cheese and chives into soup.
• Serve soup topped with reserved bacon, cheese, chives and sour cream.

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.

CHEESY MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Prick potatoes in several places with tip of sharp knife. Place on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 min. or until tender, turning potatoes over after 6 min. Remove from microwave; set aside.
• Place broccoli and water in medium microwaveable bowl; cover loosely. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender; drain. Cut each potato lengthwise in half; scoop out potatoes, leaving 1/4-inch shell. Add potato pulp to broccoli along with the sour cream and pepper; mix well. Stuff broccoli mixture into potato shells. Top each with 2% Milk Singles. Place stuffed potatoes on microwaveable plate.
• Microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until Singles are melted and potatoes are hot.

CHEESY MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Prick potatoes in several places with tip of sharp knife. Place on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 min. or until tender, turning potatoes over after 6 min. Remove from microwave; set aside.
• Place broccoli and water in medium microwaveable bowl; cover loosely. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender; drain. Cut each potato lengthwise in half; scoop out potatoes, leaving 1/4-inch shell. Add potato pulp to broccoli along with the sour cream and pepper; mix well. Stuff broccoli mixture into potato shells. Top each with 2% Milk Singles. Place stuffed potatoes on microwaveable plate.
• Microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until Singles are melted and potatoes are hot.