How to Make Twice Baked Potatoes with a Microwave

If your on a college budget or just trying to save some money here is a great recipe for making twice baked potatoes with a microwave.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 4 Baked Potatoes
• 6 Slices Bacon
• 1/4 Cup Butter/Margarine
• 2 Green Onions (chopped)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• paprika

1. Pierce well-scrubbed potatoes twice. Place 1 inch apart on paper.
2. Towel in oven.
3. Microwave at HIGH 10 1/2 to 12 1/2 minutes, or until just softened, rearranging and turning over after half the cooking time. Let stand, covered with a bowl, 5 minutes.
4. Place bacon on paper towel lined plate. Cover with paper towel.
5. Microwave at HIGH 5 to 6 minutes, or until crisp.
6. Drain on paper towel; crumble. Place butter and onion in 2 quart. casserole; cover.
7. Microwave at HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until butter is melted and onion tender.
8. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out center; place in casserole with onion-butter and bacon.
9. Add milk, salt and pepper; mash until fluffy.
10. Spoon into potato shells.
11. Arrange on paper towel-lined microwaveable baking sheet. Sprinkle with paprika.
12. Microwave at HIGH 3 to 7 minutes, or until heated, rotating 1/2 turn.
13. Garnish with additional chopped green onion, if desired.