Microwave Twice-Baked Potatoes

• 2 large baking potatoes (8-oz. each), scrubbed
• 1/4 c. milk
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
• 1 Tbsp. crumbled crisp bacon
• 1/2 tsp. snipped chives
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

1. Prick potatoes all over with a fork.
2. Arrange in spoke pattern on a paper towel in oven.
3. Microwave on HIGH 9 to 10 minutes, turning and rearranging potatoes once, until almost tender.
4. Let stand 5 minutes until fork-tender.
5. Cut off a thin lengthwise slice from tops of potatoes.
6. Working over a medium-size bowl, scoop out potatoes, leaving 1/4-inch thick shells.
7. Add milk and butter to bowl; mash until smooth.
8. Stir in remaining ingredients.
9. Spoon mixture into shells.
10. Put potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes until filling is hot.
11. Sprinkle tops with additional chives and bacon.
12. Makes 2 servings.

baking potatoes, milk, butter, parsley flakes, crumbled crisp bacon, chives, garlic powder, salt, pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=17857 (may not work)