Broccoli Baked Potatoes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

6 medium potatoes
3 stalks broccoli
¼ cup low-fat milk
1 cup shredded light cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Scrub potatoes. Poke potato skin with a fork in several places.
  3. Bake at for 30-60 minutes until soft, depending on the size.
  4. Steam broccoli just until tender and chop into small pieces.
  5. Slice the potatoes in half. Scoop the insides into a bowl with the broccoli. Add milk, 3/4 cup cheese, salt and pepper. Mash together until the mixture is pale green with dark green flecks.
  6. Put the potato mixture into the potato skins and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. Microwave to heat through.
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Recipe Category

5 ingredients or less

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Broccoli Baked Potatoes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

6 medium potatoes
3 stalks broccoli
¼ cup low-fat milk
1 cup shredded light cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Scrub potatoes. Poke potato skin with a fork in several places.
  3. Bake at for 30-60 minutes until soft, depending on the size.
  4. Steam broccoli just until tender and chop into small pieces.
  5. Slice the potatoes in half. Scoop the insides into a bowl with the broccoli. Add milk, 3/4 cup cheese, salt and pepper. Mash together until the mixture is pale green with dark green flecks.
  6. Put the potato mixture into the potato skins and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. Microwave to heat through.

Nutrition Facts

6 serving per container

Serving size 1 potato

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 12g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 170mg 15%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 1299mg 30%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.