Description
These Cheesy Broccoli Twice-Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining fluffy mashed potatoes with steamed broccoli and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect as a hearty side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course, they’re a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
– 4 large russet potatoes
– 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, steamed and chopped
– 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 1/4 cup milk
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– Chopped chives or green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes clean, pierce them with a fork, and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until tender.
2. While the potatoes are baking, steam the broccoli florets until tender, then chop them into small pieces.
3. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each one in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl, leaving a thin shell.
4. Add the butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the potato flesh. Mash until smooth and creamy.
5. Stir in the chopped broccoli and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
6. Spoon the mixture back into the potato shells, mounding it slightly. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese on top.
7. Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
8. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
– For a crispier skin, rub the potatoes with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt before the initial baking.
– These potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before the second bake. Allow extra baking time if cooking from cold.
– Feel free to add cooked bacon bits or swap in different cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1potato
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg