20-Minute Dinners
Microwave Baked Potatoes with Herbed Cottage Cheese
This lightning-fast dinner is a textbook example of an emergency comfort meal when time and energy are completely depleted, but you still crave hot, wholesome, and nutritious food. Whole potatoes bake directly in the microwave in mere minutes, achieving a fluffy, tender core reminiscent of campfire roasting. The cool stuffing made from cottage cheese mixed with fragrant fresh dill and a kick of garlic provides a sensational contrast of temperatures and textures, satisfying hunger beautifully.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 15 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cooking
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- 20-Minute Dinners
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 42 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Thoroughly wash the potatoes under running water using a stif…
Thoroughly wash the potatoes under running water using a stiff vegetable brush to remove all traces of dirt since we will cook and enjoy them with the skins on.
- 02
Pat each potato dry with a towel and prick deeply with a fork…
Pat each potato dry with a towel and prick deeply with a fork several times on all sides to allow steam to escape and prevent the tubers from bursting in the microwave.
- 03
Arrange the prepared potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and c…
Arrange the prepared potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and cook on maximum power for 8-10 minutes, flipping them over halfway through the cooking process.
- 04
While the potatoes are in the microwave, prepare the filling
While the potatoes are in the microwave, prepare the filling: rinse the fresh dill, shake off the water droplets, and chop the leaves very finely, discarding any woody stems.
- 05
In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, minced dill, pr…
In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, minced dill, pressed garlic clove, salt, black pepper, and sour cream, stirring with a spoon until creamy.
- 06
Check the potatoes for doneness by piercing the center with a…
Check the potatoes for doneness by piercing the center with a knife — it should slide in effortlessly without any resistance. Carefully remove the hot plate.
- 07
Make a deep lengthwise slit along the top of each hot potato,…
Make a deep lengthwise slit along the top of each hot potato, squeeze the sides gently to pop it open, and pack the cold herbed cottage cheese filling into the center.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
For this recipe, select potatoes of uniform medium size so they cook through at the exact same rate in the microwave.
How to serve
Serve the potatoes piping hot, loaded with a generous dollop of the herbed cottage cheese filling. A tiny drizzle of unrefined sunflower or olive oil on top adds a beautiful touch.
How to store
Store any leftovers of the filling and baked potatoes separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Reheat the potato thoroughly before topping with cheese.
Note
If your cottage cheese feels too dry, stir in a spoonful of sour cream or thick plain yogurt to give the filling a smooth, creamy texture.
