🥔 Loaded Microwave Baked Potato with Bacon and Cheddar

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Potatoes baked in the microwave and loaded with bacon, cheddar, sour cream, broccoli and chives. A loaded baked potato in 20 minutes, no oven needed.

⏱️ 20 min🍽️ 2 servings👩‍🍳 Easy🔥 547 calories per serving💪 20 g protein per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 large (1.3 lb) russet potatoes
  • 3 slices (2 oz) bacon
  • 5 oz (150 g) broccoli
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded cheddar
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz) sour cream
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

How to make it, step by step

  1. Wash the potatoes, prick them several times with a fork and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until tender.
  2. Place the bacon between two paper towels on a plate and microwave for 4-5 minutes, until crisp. Crumble it.
  3. Put the broccoli in small florets in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of water, cover and microwave for 3 minutes.
  4. Split the potatoes lengthwise, fluff the flesh with salt and pepper and fill with the cheddar, broccoli and bacon.
  5. Microwave 1 more minute to melt the cheese and finish with the sour cream and chopped chives.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

547
calories
20 g
protein
56 g
carbs
27 g
fat

Values are approximate.

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