Best Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked (Printer-Friendly Version)

Creamy twice-baked potatoes blended with cheddar and broccoli, topped and baked until bubbling and golden.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 medium-large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean

→ Dairy and Cheese

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
04 - 3/4 cup sour cream
05 - 1/3 cup buttermilk
06 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

→ Seasoning and Herbs

07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
11 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika

→ Vegetables

14 - 2 green onions, finely chopped (green and white parts)
15 - 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cooked and chopped, divided

→ Other

16 - 1 teaspoon olive oil

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Arrange russet potatoes on the sheet and bake for 60 minutes until fork-tender. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - Carefully halve baked potatoes lengthwise, yielding 8 pieces. Scoop out most of the potato flesh, leaving a thin border to maintain shell structure. Reserve potato pulp in a mixing bowl. Rub potato skins with olive oil and set aside on the baking sheet.
03 - Add butter and cream cheese to potato pulp and mash until smooth. Incorporate sour cream, buttermilk, salt, pepper, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, onion flakes, dill weed, and paprika. Mix thoroughly and adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Fold in 1 1/8 cups chopped broccoli florets and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, reserving the remainder for topping.
05 - Distribute the filling evenly among potato shells. Top each with reserved broccoli and cheddar cheese for extra coverage.
06 - Return filled potatoes to oven and bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes until fully heated and cheese is melted and golden.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - Ensure the potato shells cool enough to handle before scooping to avoid breakage.
02 - Broccoli florets should be cooked and chopped finely to incorporate smoothly into the filling.

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