Broccoli Cheese Potato Skins Food

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR 2-FOOT-LONG POTATO SKIN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C)
• On a baking sheet, place the 4 potatoes. Using a fork, puncture holes all around the potatoes. Bake for 1 hour until the potato gives when you press into it.
• In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onions and cook until golden.
• Add the garlic, broccoli, salt, and pepper, and cook until the broccoli is tender. Scoop mixture into a bowl.
• Add the cream cheese and cheddar cheese to the bowl of broccoli and stir to combine. Set aside.
• Once the potatoes have cooled, place one on a cutting board. Cut the potato in half lengthwise. Cut off one of the ends of the potato. Using a spoon, scoop out the insides of the potato making sure not to scoop out too much or the potato skin will be too thin. With the remaining potatoes, cut them in half lengthwise and cut off both of the ends and scoop out the potato.
• On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, place both ends. Place three of the skins alongside one potato end and place the other 3 potato skins alongside the other end
• Brush the potato skins with the rest of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Scoop the broccoli cheddar mixture into the potato skins and press down into an even layer. Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese over the potato skins. Bake for 5 minutes until melted.
• Top with parsley.
• Enjoy!

BROCCOLI-CHEESE POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• Prick potatoes with fork; place on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 min. or until potatoes are tender. Cool 10 min.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Cut potatoes lengthwise in half; scoop out centers, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Refrigerate removed potato centers for another use. (See tip.)
• Microwave broccoli in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until broccoli is crisp-tender.
• Place potato shells, cut sides up, on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Spread dressing onto insides of shells; fill with broccoli and cheese.
• Bake 12 to 14 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Top with sour cream and onions.

BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Poke a few holes in the potatoes with a fork. Bake until tender, 50 to 60 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice water. Blanch the broccoli by throwing the florets into the boiling water until bright green and still slightly crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Immediately drain the broccoli and plunge it into the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Remove it from the ice water and set it aside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, add 1/4 inch of vegetable oil. Add the onions and fry until browned and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
• In another skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute or 2, but do not let the flour brown. Whisk in the milk and cook until it thickens. Turn the heat to low, stir in the Cheddar and pepper Jack and cook until they are melted. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring, until the broccoli is warmed through.
• Make a slit down the length of each potato using a fork. Push in the ends to open up the potatoes and break up some of the potato inside. Pour a ladle of the cheese sauce over each potato. Garnish with the crispy onions and serve while hot.

BROCCOLI SOUP WITH CHEDDAR POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Add the onion to the pot with the drippings; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Quarter the potatoes lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh; set aside. Arrange the potatoes skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Bake until golden, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the potato flesh, 6 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the pot with the onion and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Add the broccoli and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer; cook until the broccoli is tender, about 8 minutes. Working in small batches, puree in a blender. Return to the pot and stir in the half-and-half; season with salt and pepper.
• Remove the potato skins from the oven; flip and top with the cheese. Continue baking until bubbling and golden. Top each serving of soup with the bacon and serve with the potato skins.

BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR-STUFFED POTATO SKINS WITH AVOCADO CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Pierce potatoes several times with a fork and wrap in paper towels. Microwave on high for 13 to 15 minutes, until potatoes are cooked through. Remove from microwave and cool until potatoes are easy to handle. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop all but 1/8 inch of the inside of the potato, leaving skin intact. Reserve scooped potato flesh for another use.
• Brush both inside and outside of potatoes with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place potatoes, skin-side down, on a baking sheet and bake until skins are crisp and edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• In the meantime, prepare the filling. Steam the broccoli until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside. Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the Canadian bacon and cook until crisp stirring often, about 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve.
• To make avocado cream, combine scallion whites, avocado, sour cream lime juice, cilantro, garlic and salt in the small bowl of a food processor and process on high until smooth. About 30 seconds.
• Toss the broccoli with cheese and spoon filling evenly among potatoes. Lower oven to 400 degrees F and return potatoes to oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the avocado cream on top of broccoli-filled potatoes, then top with scallion greens and 1 teaspoon crisped bacon bits.