Description
A simple recipe for baked potatoes filled with melted cheese and steamed broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Scrub the potatoes clean. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45 to 60 minutes, or until tender when squeezed.
- While the potatoes bake, steam the broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Once the potatoes are done, carefully slice them open lengthwise. Fluff the inside with a fork.
- In a small bowl, mix the cheese, milk or cream, and pepper.
- Spoon the cheese mixture and steamed broccoli evenly into the center of each potato.
- Return the potatoes to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For crispier skins, rub the potatoes with a little extra oil and coarse salt before baking.
- You can use any cheese you prefer, such as Monterey Jack or a Colby blend.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: baked potato, cheesy potato, broccoli, cheddar cheese, easy side dish, stuffed potato