Buttered Microwave Potatoes

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Creamy, buttery microwave potatoes with tender onions, perfect for a quick, comforting side dish with a savory flavor profile suited for weeknight dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • season salt

Instructions

  1. Melt butter with chopped onion in the microwave on high for 1 minute.
  2. Stir in peeled and sliced potatoes, then sprinkle with season salt.
  3. Cover and microwave on high for 8-9 minutes, stirring 2-3 times until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

416 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.8g 6% DV
Total Fat 33.8g 43% DV
Carbs 25.4g 9% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9784mg 100% DV
Potassium 468.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 6.8mg 8% DV
Calcium 19mg 1% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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