Microwave Twice-Baked Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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