That looks like broccoli cheddar twice-baked potatoes 🥔🧀 — creamy, cheesy, and perfect as a side or main dish. Here’s a detailed, step-by-step recipe to recreate them at home.
🥦🧀 Broccoli Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the potatoes:
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4 large russet potatoes
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ teaspoon salt
For the filling:
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2 cups fresh broccoli florets (finely chopped)
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2 tablespoons butter
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½ cup sour cream
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¼ cup whole milk (or heavy cream for richer texture)
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1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
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¼ cup mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra meltiness)
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional add-ins:
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2 tablespoons cream cheese (extra creamy texture)
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2 tablespoons chopped green onions
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Pinch of paprika
🔪 Step 1: Bake the Potatoes
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry.
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Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
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Pierce each potato 4–5 times with a fork.
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Bake directly on oven rack for 50–60 minutes, until fork-tender.
💡 Tip: For crispier skins, avoid wrapping in foil.
🥦 Step 2: Prepare the Broccoli
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While potatoes bake, steam broccoli for 4–5 minutes until tender but bright green.
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Finely chop so it blends well into the filling.
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Pat dry if needed to remove excess moisture.
🥄 Step 3: Make the Filling
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Let baked potatoes cool for 10–15 minutes (until safe to handle).
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Slice each potato lengthwise.
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Scoop out the inside into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer to keep the skins sturdy.
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Add:
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Butter
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Sour cream
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Milk
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Garlic powder
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Onion powder
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Salt & pepper
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Mash until smooth but slightly textured.
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Fold in:
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Broccoli
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1 cup cheddar
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Mozzarella (if using)
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
🧀 Step 4: Stuff & Bake Again
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Spoon mixture back into potato skins, mounding slightly.
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Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
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Place on baking sheet.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for golden top.
🌿 Optional Garnish
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Chopped green onions
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Extra sour cream
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Fresh cracked pepper
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Serve as a main with a side salad
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Pair with grilled chicken or steak
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Add crispy bacon bits if desired
🧊 Make-Ahead & Storage
Make Ahead:
Assemble fully, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before second bake.
Freezer Friendly:
Freeze stuffed (unbaked second time) up to 2 months. Bake from frozen at 375°F for 35–40 minutes.
