SOUTHWESTERN SPUDS

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I came up with this attractive side dish when my best friend unexpectedly stayed for dinner. While my husband grilled pork chops, I perked up potatoes with tasty taco fixings. The results received rave reviews. This recipe is even quicker to fix with leftover baked potatoes. -Penny Dykstra Porterville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
3 green onions, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Sour cream and salsa, optional

Steps:

Pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until almost tender. Cool slightly; peel and cut into 1/8-in. slices., Arrange half of the potatoes in a greased microwave-safe 9-in. pie plate. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with half of the cheeses. Repeat layers. Top with onions and olives., Microwave, uncovered, for 7-8 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are tender. Serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.