Twice-Baked Potatoes (Microwave)

• large baking potatoes↗4
• slices bacon↗6
• cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine↗1⁄4
• green onions, chopped↗2
• cup milk↗1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2
• teaspoon pepper↗1⁄8
• paprika↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pierce well-scrubbed potatoes twice.

2. 2

   Place 1 inch apart on paper towel in microwave oven.

3. 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.

4. 4

   Let stand, covered with a bowl, for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Place bacon on paper towel lined plate. Cover with paper towel.

6. 6

   Microwave at HIGH 5 to 6 minutes, or until crisp.

7. 7

   Drain bacon on paper towel; crumble.

8. 8

   Place butter and green onion in 2 quart casserole; cover.

9. 9

   Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or until butter is melted and onion is tender.

10. 10

    Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.

11. 11

    Scoop out center; place in casserole with onion-butter and bacon.

12. 12

    Add milk, salt and pepper; mash until fluffy.

13. 13

    Spoon into potato shells.

14. 14

    Arrange on paper towel-lined microwaveable baking sheet.

15. 15

    Sprinkle with paprika.

16. 16

    Microwave at HIGH 3 to 7 minutes, or until heated, rotating 1/2 turn.

17. 17

    Garnish with additional chopped green onion, if desired.