Microwave Stuffed Potatoes

Main/Side Dishes

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
2 Medium	Potatoes
1 tsp / 5ml	Butter or margarine
1-1/2 Tbsp / 22.5ml	Processed cheese spread (or real cheese grated)
1/8 cup / 30ml	Green onions or chives, thinly chopped
1 Tbsp / 15ml	Bacon bits
To taste	Salt and pepper

Directions

Brush clean 2 potatoes (Russets are good). Poke small holes into each and microwave 6-8 minutes or until soft. Remove from microwave - they will be hot! - and cut off a thin slice from the top of each. Scoop out pulp and place in a bowl. Set skins aside. Mash pulp with a hand masher adding all remaining ingredients except cheddar cheese. Note: These ingredients can be increased or decreased to taste. Heap into skins. Top with grated cheddar cheese. Reheat in microwave until heated through and cheddar has melted slightly. Serve immediately. Note: Potatoes may be made ahead of time and reheated just before serving. Yield: Serves two.

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This potato recipe is brought to you courtesy of Sandra Cooper, NS.

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