Name: Broccoli and Cheddar Potato Skins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 small russet baked potatoes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 cup small cut broccoli florets; 1/2 cup sweet yellow onion (finely diced); 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded and divided); 1 1/2 to 2 tsp sour cream (per potato skin (optional garnish)); 1 green onion (sliced (optional garnish))

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Broccoli and Cheddar Potato Skins are a crisy, cheesy, stuffed potato that are a great appetizer to serve for your guests. Just pop them in the oven and enjoy!

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BROCCOLI CHEDDAR POTATO SKINS INGREDIENTS
HOW TO MAKE THIS BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR BAKED POTATO SKINS RECIPE
STORAGE
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You’ve found a new favorite with these easy appetizers! What’s not to enjoy about crispy baked potato skins topped with yummy broccoli and ooey-gooey cheddar cheese!

If you’re looking for another yummy homemade potato dish check out our Twice Baked Potato Recipe. If you’re just in the mood for another cheesy recipe, we totally understand since we’re kind of cheese obsessed! Try our Cheesy Potato Casserole to get your cheese and potato fix.

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BROCCOLI CHEDDAR POTATO SKINS INGREDIENTS

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You will need:

4 small russet baking potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
3 cups small cut broccoli florets
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 ½ to 2 teaspoons sour cream per potato skin, optional garnish
1 thin sliced green onion, optional garnish

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

Broccoli: Not a broccoli fan? That’s okay! You can use any veggies you want, but we recommend substituting diced tomatoes. Sooo yummy.

Sour Cream: You can use any soy-based sour cream for this dish, or even Greek Yogurt. You just need that tanginess to make this dish taste great.

HOW TO MAKE THIS BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR BAKED POTATO SKINS RECIPE

STEP ONE: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

STEP TWO: After your oven is set, thoroughly scrub the potatoes and pierce the potato skin with a fork. Bake the potatoes in the microwave, on high power setting, for 15 minutes.

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STEP THREE: In a 10-inch skillet on medium-high heat, add 2 ½ tablespoons of the olive oil and the onions. Sauté uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring often to keep the onions from burning.

STEP FOUR: Keeping the heat on medium-high heat, add the broccoli florets to the pan and continue cooking for 1 to 1 ½ minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid, and set aside.

STEP FIVE: Carefully remove the hot potatoes from the microwave. Allow them to cool for a few minutes, before slicing the potatoes in half long ways.

STEP SIX: Using a small spoon scoop out the potato pulp, being sure to leave a thin layer of pulp around the inside of the potato, about an ⅛ to ¼ inch.

STEP SEVEN: Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil on the inside of the shell.

STEP EIGHT: Bake the potato shells for 15 minutes, or until the inside edges are golden brown.

STEP NINE: In a medium size mixing bowl add the sautéed onion and broccoli, ½ cup sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are completely combined.

STEP TEN: Evenly spread ⅓ cup of the broccoli mixture in each baked potato shell.

STEP ELEVEN: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese, about 1 ½ tablespoons, over the filled potato shells.

STEP TWELVE: Bake the filled potato skins for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted. Top with 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons of sour cream and sliced green onion.

PRO TIP: Sprinkle some bacon on top before baking them in the oven. You can brush some melted butter on the potato skins before baking to give them a little extra flavor.

STORAGE

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

IN THE FREEZER: Store your potato skins in airtight, freezer-safe bags – but it’s better to do this if they are really fresh.

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Broccoli and Cheddar Potato Skins

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Broccoli and Cheddar Potato Skins are a crisy, cheesy, stuffed potato that are a great appetizer to serve for your guests. Just pop them in the oven and enjoy!

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings potato skins

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Ingredients

4 small russet baked potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cup small cut broccoli florets
1/2 cup sweet yellow onion finely diced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cup cheddar cheese shredded and divided
1 ½ to 2 tsp sour cream per potato skin (optional garnish)
1 green onion sliced (optional garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Thoroughly scrub the potatoes and pierce the potatoes skin with a fork. Bake the potatoes in the microwave, on high power setting, for 15 minutes.
In a 10 in skillet on medium-high heat add 2 ½ tablespoons of the olive oil and the onions. Saute, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring often to keep the onions from burning.
Keeping the heat on medium-high heat add the broccoli florets to the pan and continue cooking for 1 to 1 ½ minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid and set aside.
Carefully remove the hot potatoes from the microwave. Allow them to cool for a few minutes, before slicing the potatoes in half long ways.
Using a small spoon, scoop out the potato pulp, being sure to leave a thin layer of pulp around the inside of the potato, about an ⅛ to ¼ inch.
Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil on the inside of the shell.
Bake the potato shells for 15 minutes or until the inside edges are golden brown.
In a medium size mixing bowl add the sauteed onion and broccoli, ½ cup sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are completely combined.
Evenly spread ⅓ cup of the broccoli mixture in each baked potato shell.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese, about 1 ½ tablespoons, over the filled potato shells.
Bake the filled potato skins for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted. Top with 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons of sour cream and sliced green onion.

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