Best 5 Cheddary Microwave Baked Potatoes Recipes
Craving a quick and satisfying side dish? Look no further than our compilation of cheddary microwave baked potato recipes! These scrumptious potatoes are a breeze to make and can be customized to your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a crispy skin or a fluffy interior, our recipes have got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, grab a microwave-safe dish, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect cheddary microwave baked potatoes!
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO
If you want the yummy taste of a slowly baked potato but aren't patient enough, or don't have the know-how to bake it in an oven, this is for you. Give it 12 minutes and get a mouth-watering, taste bud-tingling treat.
Provided by CJME
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Baked Potato Recipes
Time 12m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 421.6 mg, Sugar 3 g
MICROWAVE 10-MINUTE LOADED POTATO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: russet potato, oil, salt, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh chive
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Poke holes in the potato with a fork, then rub with oil and salt.
- Place the bacon slices on the same plate as the potato, microwave for 7-9 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the potato is tender. Make sure the bacon does not burn.
- Crumble the bacon after it's cooled down.
- Slice the potato in half, then use a fork to fluff up the insides.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top, then microwave for another 30 seconds.
- Top with sour cream, the crushed bacon bits, and the chives.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 2 grams
MICROWAVE BAKED POTATOES WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BACON
Quick and easy microwave bacon potato topped with cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Great side dish and a sure man-pleaser.
Provided by Areinard
Categories Potato
Time 15m
Yield 4 potatoes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
CHEESY MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO WITH BROCCOLI
Try our Cheesy Microwave Baked Potato with Broccoli on a busy weeknight. Microwaved baked potatoes cook in a fraction of the time it takes in the oven.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings, 1 stuffed potato half each
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g
EASY CHEESY MICROWAVE POTATOES
My daughters love to cook and this is a recipe they learned from their grandma. Easy to make and delicious.
Provided by Sara E.
Categories Potato
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.
Tips:
- For perfectly baked potatoes, choose medium-sized potatoes that are about the same size.
- Scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
- Pierce the potatoes with a fork or knife to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Microwave the potatoes on high power for 5-7 minutes per potato, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes before slicing them open and adding your favorite toppings.
- For a crispy skin, brush the potatoes with melted butter or olive oil before baking.
- To add extra flavor, sprinkle the potatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, or other seasonings before baking.
- For a loaded baked potato, top with your favorite toppings such as cheese, bacon, sour cream, chives, or chili.
Conclusion:
Cheesy microwave baked potatoes are a quick and easy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of any meal. With a variety of toppings to choose from, there's a cheesy microwave baked potato for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and delicious side dish, give cheesy microwave baked potatoes a try!
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