https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/24299/candies-easy-potato- Let rest for 5 minutes. Microwave for another 4 to 6 minutes at HIGH power until cheeses are melted and potatoes are soft. Sprinkle with salt. Add american cheese or sour cream after cooking is complete. Dice the potatoes to the size needed for your recipe. Place the lid on the casserole dish and cook in microwave for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. In a large bowl add 1/2 of the envelope of onion soup mix, melted butter, pepper and water--stir until mixed. Serve potatoes as a side dish or as a main dish with just a salad. 6 to 8 red potatoes (washed, peeled and sliced) 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix 3 TBSP melted butter 1/8 tsp. Peel them using a knife or potato peeler, if you prefer them skinned. Stir about every 10 minutes to evenly distribute butter. Step 2: Place the diced potatoes in a microwave-safe dish and make sure to spread them evenly. Microwave on HIGH power for 10 minutes, rearranging the potatoes after 5 minutes. Microwave-safe dish with lid; Microwave; Step 1: Wash the potatoes with cold water and scrub off any dirt. Sprinkle with grated cheddar and parmesan cheese. microwave safe casserole dish with Pam. pepper (or more to your taste) 2 TBSP water Grease a 2 qt.