Copycat Wendys Broccoli Cheese Baked Potato Food

(COPYCAT) WENDY'S BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Start the potatoes baking by washing them and then, with wet skin, sprinkling the skin with salt. Set directly on the rack in a 350 F. oven to bake for about an hour.
• While the potatoes are baking, start the cheese sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the onion and garlic and saute until soft and tender. Sprinkle the flour over and stir to coat the onions and garlic with flour. Stir in the milk and then the squash. Cook until the sauce has thickened.
• Pour the sauce into a blender, add the cheese and blend until smooth (or use an immersion blender). Return to the pan and stir in a pinch of nutmeg and salt & pepper to taste. Cover and reduce heat to low to keep warm until the potatoes are done.
• When the potatoes are nearly done, thaw the broccoli in the microwave and chop. Return to the microwave to get it nice and hot. Take the potatoes out of the oven when a fork poked in the middle goes in easily. Slice them in half lengthwise and set each tater on a plate. Use a fork to lightly mash the flesh. Sprinkle with salt & pepper and spread (or drizzle) with butter. Add the broccoli and again, salt & pepper. Pour the cheese sauce over top and enjoy!

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 CHEDDAR BAKED POTATO RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Carefully pierce potatoes with a fork. On a baking sheet oil the potatoes well and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake for about one hour. If making more potatoes, an additional 15 minutes per potato is needed.
• Once cooled, cut the potatoes vertically, scoop out the inside, and transfer to a bowl.
• In the bowl with the scooped out potatoes, add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, broccoli, salt, pepper, and milk. Mix well.
• Scoop the potato mixture back into the potatoes and top with cheddar cheese.
• Bake an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
• Serve warm with sour cream and chives.
• Enjoy!