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Cheddar Potato Wedges

By: Kathy Troyer 
"'My aunt served this when we stopped in on short notice,' recalls Kathy Troyer from Gladys, Virginia. The microwave hurries along preparation of these easy cheesy potatoes. 'Our four children enjoy this quick snack, especially with ketchup,' she notes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 medium potatoes, cut into 8 wedges each
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the garlic salt, seasoned salt and paprika. Add potatoes; seal bag and toss to coat. Transfer potatoes to an ungreased microwave-safe dish. Dot with butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes. Turn potatoes; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until tender. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
  • Nutritional Analysis: 6 potato wedges (prepared with garlic powder, reduced-fat butter and reduced-fat cheese) equals 234 calories, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 417 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by gcw   view full review
i microwaved the potato first, then placed all the ingredients into a container with melted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by lsmarie04   view full review
Loved the seasonings for this recipie but was sceptical about the microwave idea. So instead,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by Karisma Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Too greasy for me, but follow gcw's advice and they are a 5 star... i microwaved the potato...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by E   view full review
This recipe is a joke... 15 minutes in the microwave and still near raw. I've never had to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by sasa   view full review
very tasty and perfect for cooking a large meal quickly and easily, but I do it without...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2009 by mom2fourhungrykids   view full review
These were great! I tweaked the recipe a little after reading the other reviews. I microwaved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by SPOOTY   view full review
I gave this two tries, and was pretty disappointed. The first time, I used russet potatoes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2007 by Abby   view full review
These were good, but too greasy. Next time I will not use as much butter.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2011 by RAPHAELLA   view full review
Great recipe. super cinchy to make. I cut up my potatoes and threw them in a gallon baggie,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by WSBLEND   view full review
my 16 yr old son made these. He made the mistake of putting the cheese in with the spices and...

 

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