Best 8 Cheesy Steamed Potatoes Microwave Recipes

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Craving a comforting and delectable side dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite main course? Look no further than our collection of cheesy steamed potatoes, crafted with love in the microwave. These tender and fluffy potatoes, enveloped in a blanket of melted cheese, are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With three variations to choose from, each offering a unique flavor profile, you'll find the perfect recipe to complement your culinary creations. From the classic Cheesy Steamed Potatoes, featuring a blend of cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, to the tantalizing Garlic Herb Cheesy Steamed Potatoes, infused with aromatic herbs and a hint of garlic, to the indulgent Cheesy Bacon Ranch Steamed Potatoes, boasting a medley of bacon, ranch dressing, and melted cheese, these recipes guarantee a culinary journey that will satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, set your microwave, and let's embark on a cheesy and delicious adventure!

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CHEESY POTATOES



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Easy microwave recipe for yummy potatoes that go great with everything!!!

Provided by MEAMIGOS

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon margarine
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Layer the potatoes, onion, cheese, salt and pepper into a microwave safe casserole dish. Once finished layering, place 1 teaspoon of margarine on the top of the uppermost layer. Cover and cook in the microwave oven on HIGH for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the dish from the microwave and stir before cooking for another 10 minutes or until done. Stir well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 355.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CHEESY-STEAMED POTATOES (MICROWAVE)



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This is a good recipe if you don't want to heat up the kitchen by using your oven. Delicious and crowd-pleasing.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 or 6 medium red or gold potatoes, washed and cubed, peel if desired
1 medium onion, sliced
1 pkg ranch dressing mix
3 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp butter
1 large plastic steamer bag
1 1/2 c cheddar/jack cheese, shredded
1 - 2 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
salt and pepper to taste
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
butter
real bacon pieces
sour cream
chopped green onion

Steps:

  • 1. Put oil into steamer bag. Add salt, pepper, parsley and seasonings. Close bag and mash bottom of bag to dissolve and distribute seasonings into oil, add a bit more oil if you need to.
  • 2. Add potatoes, onion and about a tablespoon of butter. Seal bag and cook on high in microwave for 7 minutes. If you are using a regular ziploc bag, just close the bag half-way to allow for steam to release.
  • 3. Carefully shake bag, cook 7 more minutes. Shake again and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
  • 4. Open bag (careful, it's steamy) and pour potatoes into serving bowl, add cheeses and butter, carefully - so as not to mash potatoes - mix to melt cheeses and butter into potatoes.
  • 5. Top with bacon pieces, sour cream or your choice of toppings.

CHEESY SLICED POTATOES



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Your microwave makes this rich and cheesy treatment for sliced potatoes quick to prepare. "It is so delicious and a good change for plain scalloped potatoes," says Jeannine Ricketson of Saugerties, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6-1/2 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 1 pound)
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, water, onion and bouillon in an ungreased microwave-safe 2-1/2-qt. dish. Cover and microwave on high for 12-14 minutes until potatoes are tender and bouillon is dissolved, stirring once., In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and garlic powder; stir in milk until smooth. Pour over potatoes. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring twice. Stir in sour cream; sprinkle with cheese. Cook 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHEESY MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO WITH BROCCOLI



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Try our Cheesy Microwave Baked Potato with Broccoli on a busy weeknight. Microwaved baked potatoes cook in a fraction of the time it takes in the oven.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 1 stuffed potato half each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large baking potatoes (about 1-1/2 lb.)
4 cups small broccoli florets
1 Tbsp. water
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S FREE or KNUDSEN Fat Free Sour Cream
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles

Steps:

  • Prick potatoes in several places with tip of sharp knife. Place on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 min. or until tender, turning potatoes over after 6 min. Remove from microwave; set aside.
  • Place broccoli and water in medium microwaveable bowl; cover loosely. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender; drain. Cut each potato lengthwise in half; scoop out potatoes, leaving 1/4-inch shell. Add potato pulp to broccoli along with the sour cream and pepper; mix well. Stuff broccoli mixture into potato shells. Top each with 2% Milk Singles. Place stuffed potatoes on microwaveable plate.
  • Microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until Singles are melted and potatoes are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

EASY CHEESY MICROWAVE POTATOES



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My daughters love to cook and this is a recipe they learned from their grandma. Easy to make and delicious.

Provided by Sara E.

Categories     Potato

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 medium potatoes
2 cups cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons butter
milk

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.

CHEESY POTATO BAKE



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These baked cheesy potatoes satisfy even hearty appetites. It's easy to fix since there's no need to peel the potatoes. The mild, comforting flavor goes nicely with any meat-I especially like it with meat loaf. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large unpeeled baking potatoes
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the potatoes and place in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. In a small skillet, melt butter; stir in the onion, salt, thyme and pepper until onion is coated with butter. , Spoon over potatoes. Cover and bake at 425° for 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MICROWAVE SCALLOPED POTATOES



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I adapted this recipe from one that came with our microwave oven. The results were delicious.-Mary Hufford-Baker, Sweet Home, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted. In a 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the potatoes, onion and cheese sauce. Repeat the layers twice. Cover and microwave on high for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEEZY POTATOES



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This easy to make casserole is packed with potatoes and Cheddar cheese. It's a perfect side dish for any Thanksgiving table.

Provided by TRISHAD

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large baking dish, mix together potatoes, soup and sour cream. Mix in cheese and butter. Salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Top the mixture with potato chips.
  • Bake 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mixture is bubbly and lightly brown.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 49.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 29.2 g, Sodium 769.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Tips for Perfect Cheesy Steamed Potatoes in the Microwave:

- Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or russet potatoes are best for this recipe as they hold their shape well when cooked in the microwave. - Cut the potatoes evenly: This will ensure that they cook evenly in the microwave. - Use a microwave-safe bowl: Make sure the bowl is large enough to hold the potatoes in a single layer. - Add just enough water: You only need enough water to cover the bottom of the bowl. - Cover the bowl tightly: This will help the potatoes steam and cook evenly. - Cook the potatoes in short intervals: Start by cooking the potatoes for 5 minutes, then check them. Continue cooking in 1-minute intervals until the potatoes are tender. - Add the cheese and seasonings: Once the potatoes are cooked, stir in the cheese, butter, and seasonings. - Serve immediately: Cheesy steamed potatoes are best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Cheesy steamed potatoes in the microwave are a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes in the microwave, you can have a delicious and satisfying side dish that the whole family will love.

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