Microwave Potatoes a La Helga

Name: Microwave Potatoes a La Helga
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, peeled; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon butter; salt; pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 dash paprika

Submitted by mums the word

"A fast recipe I found in an old school cookbook. I like to make this in the summer because it doesn't heat up the kitchen."

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photo by Boomette

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 medium potatoes, peeled
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon butter
salt
pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dill weed
¹⁄₂ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 dash paprika

directions

Cube potatoes into 1/2" chunks.
Melt butter on high for 30 seconds in a microwave safe dish (2L).
Add in onions and potatoes and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper dill and paprika.
Cover and microwave at full power 10-12 minutes or until tender.
Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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Reviews

I forgot the onion, but I didn't miss it. I almost think the butter is overkill, but it does add a great flavor. I recommend checking for doneness after 5 minutes or so, because microwaves vary so much. Thanks for posting!

Chocolatl
OMG These were crazy good!! Made it just as the recipe stated except I didn't have an onion, so I added a smidge of onion powder... Wouldn't change a thing! Thanks so much!!

Mrs. Lumpy
Very easy. I used oregano instead of dill. I forgot the cheese and they were great and it cut the calories and fat! I used chopped frozen onion from the grocery store, just put it with the butter to thaw it. I used the "Potato" button on the microwave for the number of potatoes I used, worked great. I did stop it 1/2 way and shook them in the dish with the plastic wrap still on.

Debbie Quilts
This is so yummy and takes just a few minutes to do. That's so easy. The seasonings are great. And the cheese on top, yum! Thanks mums the word :) Made for I recommend tag game

Boomette
These were so easy to make and really good! I used red potatoes and they were done in about 7 minutes since I cut them so small. Will definately make again, will be perfect in the summer when you don't want to heat the house with the stove/oven. Made for PAC Spring 2011.

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Very easy. I used oregano instead of dill. I forgot the cheese and they were great and it cut the calories and fat! I used chopped frozen onion from the grocery store, just put it with the butter to thaw it. I used the "Potato" button on the microwave for the number of potatoes I used, worked great. I did stop it 1/2 way and shook them in the dish with the plastic wrap still on.

Debbie Quilts

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mums the word

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