Microwavebakedpotatoeswithcheddarcheeseandbacon Recipes

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.

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)

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.

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.