7 Meals You Can Make in the Microwave - part 2 - women campus
Tuesday: Baked Potato Casserole
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Butter or Margarine
- Chives (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Hormel Bacon toppings
Directions
- Using a potato peeler, peel three medium-to-large potatoes.
- After the potatoes are peeled, rinse them under warm water for 15 seconds. Scrub away any dirt with a vegetable brush.
- Using a fork, poke holes into the potatoes about six times all over to help them vent while in the microwave. If you skip this step, your potatoes will explode.
- Place the three potatoes inches apart on a large dish. Microwave the potatoes for 7 minutes. If the potatoes still feel hard, microwave for additional time until they are to the desired tenderness.
- Let the potatoes cool for 1-3 minutes.
- Once the potatoes have cooled, cut them into medium-sized chunks as if you were preparing mashed potatoes.
- Pour the potato chunks into your casserole dish.
- Place 1 teaspoon of butter or margarine and mix throughout (optional).
- Measure out ¼ cup of sour cream (or more depending on how much you desire) and using a spoon, mix it in with the potatoes until covered.
- Measure out ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and spread it throughout the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle your bacon bits and chives on top of the potatoes.
Enjoy!
Wednesday: Strawberry Vinaigrette Salad
Prep Time: 7 Minutes
Ingredients:
- Half of a head of Iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup shredded cheese
- 5 strawberries
- ½ cup of Wishbone Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing
- Chopped Walnuts (Optional)
Directions
- Wash and rinse your head of lettuce thoroughly.
- Using a sharp knife, cut your head of lettuce in half on your cutting board. Place the unused lettuce in a large Ziploc bag. The remaining lettuce, cut into medium-sized pieces.
- Wash and rinse your five strawberries. On your cutting board, cut the "heads" of the strawberry (the end with the leaves) off. Continue to slice your strawberry into horizontal slices.
- Place your chopped lettuce into your large bowl and toss in your strawberries. Mix in ¼ cup of shredded cheese and chopped walnuts (if desired).
- Pour ½ cup of Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. Using your mixing spoon, toss your ingredients.
Enjoy!
Thursday: Bacon Monterey Jack Panini
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- Two slices of Panini bread
- 1/3 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 5 Strips of Tyson Hickory Bacon
- Mayonnaise (optional)
Directions
- Line a dish with one paper towel sheet. Place five slices of bacon, evenly spaced, on top of the paper towel. Place another paper towel sheet on top of the bacon strips. Cook the bacon strips for 4 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Take two slices of Panini bread. On the bottom slice, place the strips of bacon. Sprinkle the Monterey jack cheese on top. If desired, spread mayonnaise on the top slice.
- Place this sandwich in the microwave for 25 seconds to further melt the cheese.
Enjoy!
