Best 9 Easy Cheesy Microwave Potatoes Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and hassle-free side dish to complement your next meal? Look no further than "Easy Cheesy Microwave Potatoes"! This incredibly easy recipe transforms ordinary potatoes into a cheesy, flavorful delight that will leave your taste buds dancing. With just a handful of simple ingredients and the convenience of your microwave, you can whip up this comforting dish in minutes. Get ready to indulge in creamy, cheesy potatoes that are sure to be a hit among family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY POTATOES



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Easy microwave recipe for yummy potatoes that go great with everything!!!

Provided by MEAMIGOS

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon margarine
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Layer the potatoes, onion, cheese, salt and pepper into a microwave safe casserole dish. Once finished layering, place 1 teaspoon of margarine on the top of the uppermost layer. Cover and cook in the microwave oven on HIGH for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the dish from the microwave and stir before cooking for another 10 minutes or until done. Stir well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 355.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CHEESY SLICED POTATOES



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Your microwave makes this rich and cheesy treatment for sliced potatoes quick to prepare. "It is so delicious and a good change for plain scalloped potatoes," says Jeannine Ricketson of Saugerties, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6-1/2 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 1 pound)
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, water, onion and bouillon in an ungreased microwave-safe 2-1/2-qt. dish. Cover and microwave on high for 12-14 minutes until potatoes are tender and bouillon is dissolved, stirring once., In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and garlic powder; stir in milk until smooth. Pour over potatoes. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring twice. Stir in sour cream; sprinkle with cheese. Cook 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MICROWAVE 10-MINUTE LOADED POTATO RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

1 russet potato, washed and scrubbed
1 tablespoon oil
salt, to taste
2 slices bacon
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream, to serve
fresh chive, to serve

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

EASY CHEESY MICROWAVE POTATOES



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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

3 medium potatoes
2 cups cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons butter
milk

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.

CHEDDARY MICROWAVE BAKED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large Idaho potatoes, rubbed with oil
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked chopped bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in microwave for 10 minutes or until cooked. Cut across top of potatoes, and scoop out inside to make a bowl. Mix insides with all other ingredients, and stuff potatoes. Heat again in microwave for 5 minutes. Serve with a tossed green salad or a steak.
  • Series: Man Kitchen Episode: Cheddary Micro Baked Potatoes (Ep. 10)

MICROWAVE SCALLOPED POTATOES



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I adapted this recipe from one that came with our microwave oven. The results were delicious.-Mary Hufford-Baker, Sweet Home, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted. In a 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the potatoes, onion and cheese sauce. Repeat the layers twice. Cover and microwave on high for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO WITH BROCCOLI



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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

2 large baking potatoes (about 1-1/2 lb.)
4 cups small broccoli florets
1 Tbsp. water
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S FREE or KNUDSEN Fat Free Sour Cream
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles

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

CHEESY POTATO WEDGES RECIPE



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These potato wedges are so simple to make because you cook them in the MICROWAVE and they use ingredients from your pantry.

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Side Dish

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 Russet Potatoes
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 Tablespoon seasoned salt
1 Tablespoon butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Scrub potatoes clean, and cut into eight lengthwise wedges.
  • Place Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and seasoning salt in a gallon size resealable bag.
  • Add potatoes to the bag and shake until they are evenly coated.
  • Arrange potatoes on a microwave safe plate and cook for 4 minutes on high in the microwave.
  • Rearrange the potatoes, and cook for another 4 minutes on high.
  • In a small bowl, combine melted butter and the leftover Parmesan mixture.
  • Sprinkle over the potatoes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 2459 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EZ CHEESY POTATOES



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Super easy and cheesy, spicy potatoes done in the microwave in about 10 minutes. One of my favorite side dishes.

Provided by CrAzYcOoKeR222

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 medium potatoes
1/2 cup water
1 (8 ounce) jar processed cheese with jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Scrub potatoes thoroughly.
  • Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • In a 1 1/2 to 2 quart casserole, combine potato slices and water.
  • Microwave on high, covered, for 9 to 11 minutes or until potatoes are just tender, stirring after every 3 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes well.
  • Dollop cheese onto potatoes.
  • Cook uncovered on high for 45-60 seconds until cheese melts.
  • Gently stir cheese into potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 13.4, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.3

Tips:

  • For perfectly cooked potatoes, use a potato that is firm and starchy, such as a Russet or Yukon Gold potato.
  • Scrub the potatoes thoroughly before microwaving to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Pierce the potatoes with a fork several times before microwaving to allow steam to escape and prevent them from bursting.
  • 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 handling them, as they will be very hot.
  • Top the potatoes with your favorite toppings, such as butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon, or chives.

Conclusion:

Microwave baked potatoes are a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can have a perfectly cooked potato that is fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Whether you top them with your favorite toppings or simply enjoy them plain, microwave baked potatoes are a versatile and delicious dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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