Loaded Baked Potato Recipe Microwave

Pierce well scrubbed potatoes twice.

Loaded baked potato recipe microwave.

Potatoes are a great pairing for so many dinners. Place potato on microwave safe plate and microwave 5 minutes turning halfway through. Or they can be the main event at dinner as in my cheesy chicken and broccoli baked potatoes or chicken hash over baked potatoes. When the potato is soft remove from the microwave and cut in half lengthwise.

Microwave potatoes are now my thing. In all shapes and sizes flavours and toppings. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees f. There s nothing like a thick juicy steak served with a baked potato right.

This easy microwave baked potatoes recipe makes soft fluffy potatoes in just a few minutes. Sprinkle the cheese on top then microwave for another 30 seconds. And so i have been eating at least one microwave baked potato almost every day for months. Place bacon on paper towel lined plate.

One downside to this speedy method is that the skin doesn t get quite as crisp and roasted as oven baked potatoes it s still great to eat on its own but if you re really craving that oven roasted potato skin texture and flavor then preheat the oven to 425 f while the potatoes are microwaving. Cover with paper towel. Pierce each potato with a paring knife and roast in the oven until tender about 1 hour depending on the size of your potatoes. Slice the potato in half then use a fork to fluff up the insides.

Place potato on microwave safe plate and microwave 7 minutes turning over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered with a bowl for 5 minutes. Place 1 inch apart on paper towel in microwave oven. Turn over and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.

Top with sour cream the crushed bacon bits and the chives. Perfect for loaded baked potatoes or as a quick side dish. Whether for a full meal or just fancy a quick snack i go to a microwave baked potato. Pierce 3 to 4 times with a fork.

Microwave at high 10 1 2 to 12 1 2 minutes or until just softened rearranging and turning over after half the cooking time. Wash potato thoroughly and pat completely dry. Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes. Plus everyone can fix and top their microwave baked potato just as they please so they work well for families with different tastes aka picky eaters.