Description
Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining fluffy russet potatoes with vibrant broccoli and rich cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, transforming simple ingredients into a visually stunning and delicious meal. Each bite offers a warm embrace of cheesy goodness paired with nutritious veggies, making it a family favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and scrub the Russet potatoes clean.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes bake, steam broccoli florets in a microwave-safe bowl for about 3 minutes.
- Slice baked potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mix potato flesh with steamed broccoli, butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, and half of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Refill potato skins with the mixture, top with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg