6 potatoes, sliced or diced
1/2 onion
Approximately 2 tbsp. butter

Mix potatoes and onions in glass dish, drop butter over top by teaspoonfuls. Add enough water to cover bottom of dish. Cook in microwave for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

For variations, season with pepper, garlic salt or onion salt. Can also add cheese halfway through cooking time. We have even found that they are great with cream of asparagus soup and diced celery.