Microwave Potato Salad Recipes

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• Place potatoes in a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 9-11 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add potatoes and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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• Cut the eyes and blemishes off the potatoes. Skin them if you prefer but I think they're delicious and they're definitely more nutritional!
• Rinse the potatoes and place them in the microwave undried.
• Microwave the potatoes (three at a time if you're making a double or triple recipe for the whole family or a potluck) spaced evenly apart on HIGH for THREE MINUTES.
• Chop your green onions. Chop your pickle and eggs if desired.
• Flip the potatoes over (careful, they're hot!) and microwave on HIGH for THREE MINUTES more.
• Mix the mayo, spices, onions, and optional pickle and eggs in a medium-sized bowl.
• Let the potatoes rest in the microwave for a few minutes (they will continue to cook).
• Test the doneness of the potatoes with a knife or fork by piercing into the center of each one. If the knife does not go in smoothly or there is resistance, repeat the microwaving process above in increments of ONE MINUTE.
• Place the cooked potatoes immediately into a bowl of cold water. Let cool for a few minutes.
• Remove the potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces (usually halves and then eights will do) - careful, they may still be hot inside.
• Mix potatoes with sauce mixture, and enjoy!

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• Place potatoes and water in 3-qt microwave-safe casserole; cover.
• Microwave on HIGH 16-18 minutes or until tender, stirring after 9 minutes. Drain.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate.

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• Microwave potatoes and water in 2-qt. covered microwavable dish on HIGH 14 to 16 min. or until tender, stirring after 7 min. Drain.
• Mix mayonnaise, onion, celery, mustard and celery seed in large bowl. Add potatoes; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

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• Evenly spread the olive oil on a square of parchment paper and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Place the potato slices on the paper, making sure there is no overlap, and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Cook in the microwave for 3 minutes.

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• Thinly slice the potatoes about 1/16-inch thick using a mandolin. Put the potato slices in a large bowl of cold water and stir to release the starch. Drain and refill the water as many times as necessary until the water remains clear. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Transfer the potatoes to the paper towels and pat dry.
• Line a large microwave-safe plate (the biggest that will fit in your microwave) with two layers of paper towel. Arrange as many potato slices on the paper towels as will fit in one layer without touching. Lightly brush the potatoes on both sides with oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Microwave at full power for 3 minutes. Flip the slices over and microwave at 60-percent power until crispy and golden brown in spots, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the chips to a serving bowl and repeat with the remaining potatoes.

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• Poke some holes in the hash brown package with a fork; microwave on High 6 minutes.
• Shake bag to "stir" potatoes; microwave another 6 minutes.
• Open bag and pour into a bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add mayonnaise, mustard, chopped onion, pickle relish, chopped boiled eggs. (Use whatever combination your family likes in their potato salad.).
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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• Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain and rinse in cold water., In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add potatoes and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

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• Place the potatoes into a pan, and fill with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and cool under cold running water.
• In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup of chives. When the potatoes have cooled, stir them into this mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with remaining chives.

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• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, onion and celery; set aside. Place bacon in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave 2-3 minutes longer or until the bacon is crisp, stirring after each minute. , Remove bacon to paper towel to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Stir the sugar, flour, vinegar, salt and pepper into drippings until smooth; gradually add milk. , Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until thickened. Pour over potato mixture; toss. Top with bacon.

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• Wash and pierce potatoes all over with fork. Microwave on paper toweling for 7 minutes. Turn over and microwave for another 7-8 minutes. Remove from microwave and set aside to cool.
• Slice bacon into 1/4 inch pieces and distribute around a flat casserole dish. Microwave for 2-4 minutes until bacon is about half cooked. Add onion and celery, stirring to coat with the bacon grease. Continue cooking, stirring after every minute, until veggies are soft.
• Stir together water, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and flour until no lumps remain. Add to cooked bacon in dish and microwave for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir thoroughly. Keep microwaving and stirring every minute until the sauce becomes thick.
• Remove skin from potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and add to sauce. Add parsley and stir well, but gently, so the potatoes don't fall apart too much.

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• 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.

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• In a saucepan, cover potatoes with water and cook until tender but firm. Drain and cool. In a bowl, combine egg salad, mayonnaise, mustard, onion and salt. Stir in cooled potatoes. Cover and chill. Serve on lettuce leaves; garnish with radishes if desired.

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• Wash and pierce potatoes with fork.
• Place on paper towel and micro on high 10/12 minutes.
• Turn over and rearrange after 4 minutes or until tender.
• Remove from micro and cool slightly.
• Peel potatoes and slice into 1/8 inch slices for about 4 cups.
• Cut bacon in small pieces and place in 2 qt casserole.
• Cover with paper towel and micro on high 6 minutes stirring after 3 minutes, until crisp.
• Set bacon aside on paper towels to drain.
• Stir flour, sugar and seasonings into bacon fat in casserole dish until smooth.
• Micro on high 1-2 minutes until bubbly stirring after 1 minute.
• Add water and vinegar to flour mixture.
• Micro on high 4 minutes until mixture boils and thickens stirring after 1 minute.
• Remove from oven and stir until smooth.
• Add potatoes and bacon, stirring gently so potatoes hold their shape.
• Cover casserole and let stand until ready to serve.

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• Place potatoes in a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish. Microwave on high, stirring halfway through, until tender, about 9 minutes. Drain any liquid that may have accumulated.
• Mix Caesar dressing, carrots, green onions, Hatch chile pepper, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in potatoes.

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• Layer three paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; set aside., Scrub potatoes and cut into 1/16-in.-thick slices. Brush slices on both sides with olive oil and lightly sprinkle with salt and curry. Arrange on prepared plate (do not overlap)., Microwave on high for 3 minutes; turn and microwave 2-3 minutes longer or until chips are dry and brittle. Repeat with remaining potatoes, oil and seasonings. Let chips cool for at least 1 minute before serving. Store in an airtight container.