Creamy Microwave Stuffed Potatoes
Comfort food made easy! These fluffy potatoes loaded with a creamy ham and mozzarella filling come together in under 20 minutes using just your microwave. A budget-friendly weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 3 or 4 large potatoes
- 100 g (3.5 oz) shredded mozzarella
- 100 g (3.5 oz) diced chicken ham or turkey ham
- 150 g (5 oz) cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Fresh chives, chopped, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
- 1
Line the microwave turntable with two layers of paper towels.
- 2
Scrub the potatoes clean and pierce them all over with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- 3
Pat them dry, then arrange in a circle on the turntable for even cooking.
- 4
Microwave on high power for 7 minutes 30 seconds. Flip each potato and cook for another 7 minutes 30 seconds. Caution — they will be very hot!
- 5
While the potatoes cook, combine the ham, mozzarella, cream cheese, and butter in a bowl. Season with pepper and mix until smooth.
- 6
Let the potatoes rest for 2 minutes, then cut a cross on top of each one.
- 7
Gently squeeze the sides to open, spoon in a generous portion of the creamy filling, scatter with fresh chives, and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a golden, bubbling top, pop the stuffed potatoes under a hot grill (broiler) for 2–3 minutes after filling — well worth the extra step!
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