Broccoli and Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes

Name: Broccoli and Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes, washed well and dried; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 and 1/2 tablespoons salted butter, very soft; 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 teaspoon chives; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 and 1/2 cups cooked broccoli, chopped, divided; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

January 10, 2016 by Ashley Manila 85 Comments

An easy and delicious recipe for Broccoli and Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes! These super easy potatoes are loaded with shredded cheese and broccoli! Such a delicious and simple side-dish!

Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potato Recipe

Broccoli and Cheese Potato

You can try to resist the temptation of comfort food this time of year… or, you can be like me, and just lean on into it. I vote lean. These broccoli and cheddar twice-baked potatoes are just waiting for your embrace. Aside from making you drool, these babies are sure to satisfy any cheesy/carby/cozy food cravings.

Confession: My first broccoli and cheddar twice-baked potato was from a Wendy’s (drive-thru). Have you ever had one of those? Actually… they may just be broccoli and cheddar baked potatoes. I can’t remember. Point is, they were pretty good, but my homemade version is 1,000,000 times better!

These twice-baked potatoes are:

Creamy
Crispy
Cheesy
Comforting
And so convenient

Each little potato boat is loaded with silky smooth mashed potatoes, broccoli (for our veggie fix!), and tons of cheesy goodness. These are the best!

What is a Twice-Baked Potato?

Twice-baked potatoes, much like biscotti, require two – almost back to back – baking sessions. Thus, they are “twice-baked”. The first baking session is to soften the potatoes; you’ll need their centers to be soft enough to be easily scooped out.

P.S. This is where things get really delicious. First you mash the scooped out potato with butter…

then you add in Greek yogurt, milk, cheese, broccoli, and spices. ↓ Mmmm!

The second baking session is to warm the newly stuffed potatoes, crisp up their skins, and melt the magical cheese piled on top.

P.S. I kept these vegetarian, but if you feel inclined to get meaty, go ahead and toss some bacon bits on top of these bad boys. I won’t judge.

So much texture! So much flavor! So much YUM.

This recipe makes 8 twice-baked potatoes, which is a TON of potato if you’re a smaller household. That said, if you’re serving a crowd or have a wonderfully large family, this recipe can easily be doubled to suit your needs.

Twice-baked potatoes are totally make-ahead friendly!

Remember earlier when I said these where convenient? Well here’s why! Twice-baked potatoes can be assembled, stuffed, and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also individually wrap each potato (minus the cheese) in aluminum foil and pop them in the freezer for up to two months. In my experience, cheese does not hold up well in the freezer, so you’ll want to save that step for baking day. The frozen potatoes will need about 12 hours to thaw before baking, so remember to transfer them from the freezer to the fridge the day before you plan to use them.

I really, really hope you make these! Paired with a light salad, you’ve got yourself a whole meal.

If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment below and don’t forget to snap a pic and tag it #bakerbynature on instagram! Seeing your kitchen creations makes my day. ♥