Baked Potatoes with Topping

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Alice Depauw

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

Baked potato toppings can be boring, but this one is jazzy. It’s easy, fast and everyone really enjoys it. It makes potatoes a little more special. For added zip, I use Miracle Whip instead of mayonnaise. —Alice DePauw, Defuniak Springs, Florida

Microwave-1,100 watt

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
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Baked Potatoes with Topping

Yield:6 servings
Prep:5 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 6 large baking potatoes
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 6 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Directions

  1. Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20-23 minutes or until tender, turning once.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, onions, mayonnaise and bacon; set aside. Cut an X in the top of each potato; fluff pulp with a fork. Top each with 3 tablespoons of butter mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
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