Twice-Baked Cheddar Broccoli Potatoes
A simple twice-baked potato recipe to celebrate the melding of comfort foods and seasonal broccoli. These fluffy potatoes could be a meal in themselves - they are loaded with protein, fiber, and heart-healthy potassium. Enjoy
- 4 potatoes (medium)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head broccoli (medium)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (fat free)
- 4 strips cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 5 spring onions (chopped)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Wash potatoes and pierce each potato a few times with a fork to release steam. Rub potatoes with a small amount of olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Bake potatoes for 45 minutes. While potatoes are baking, bring a large pot of water to boil.
Cut broccoli into florets and steam or boil broccoli for 5-10 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Removing potatoes from oven with an oven mitt, carefully cut a slit in the top of each potato. Scoop out the cooked potato flesh and reserve in a bowl. Place empty potato skins on a baking sheet.
Combine potato flesh, cottage cheese, 3/4 c. cheddar cheese, 3/4 of the bacon, 3/4 of the chopped Spring onions, and salt and pepper to taste until mixed through. Fold in cooked broccoli florets.
Fill each potato with the broccoli potato mixture. Top potatoes with remaining cheddar cheese and bacon.
Bake the filled potatoes at 350° F (175° C) for 15 minutes. Top with remaining Spring onions.
Serving Size 1 potato
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 447
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19.6g31%
- Saturated Fat 7.4g37%
- Trans Fat 0.3g
- Cholesterol 38.4mg13%
- Sodium 832mg35%
- Total Carbohydrate 47g16%
- Dietary Fiber 6.8g28%
- Sugars 6.2g
- Protein 22g44%
- Vitamin A 99%
- Vitamin C 88%
- Calcium 32%
- Vitamin E 20%
- Vitamin K 157%
- Zinc 28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Each serving of this recipe contains 447 calories, 47 grams carbohydrate (22% DV), 22 g protein (30% DV), 19.6 g fat (39% DV), 6.8 grams fiber (27% DV), 89% DV vitamin C, 53% DV potassium, 99% DV vitamin A, 157% DV vitamin K, and 14% DV iron.