Twice-Microwaved Potatoes

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Just like twice-baked potatoes, except these are cooked twice in the microwave for a faster but equally tasty side dish. And there's no need to use your oven!

Ingredients

6 medium russet potatoes
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cubed processed cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped green onion

Directions

1 Poke potatoes all over with the tines of a fork.
2 Working in batches if necessary, microwave potatoes on high, turning halfway through for more even cooking, about 4 minutes per potato. Potatoes are done when they can be easily poked with a fork.
3 Remove potatoes from the microwave and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh with a large spoon, leaving skins intact.
4 Place flesh into a large, microwave-safe bowl. Stir in sour cream, processed cheese, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, 4 green onions, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper until well combined. Microwave on high until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
5 Scoop hot potato mixture back into potato skins. Garnish with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar and 1 tablespoon green onion.