Loaded Broccoli & Cheese Potato Boats Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Russet Potatoes (large, scrubbed clean)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for coating potatoes)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (for coating potatoes, plus ½ tsp for filling)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
• ¼ cup Heavy Cream (room temperature)
• ¼ cup Sour Cream (full‑fat for richness)
• ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (finely chopped)
• 2 cups Broccoli Florets (steamed until bright green and tender)
• 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Potatoes

   Wash the potatoes, pat them dry, rub each with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

   Time: PT7M

2. First Bake

   Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in a pre‑heated oven at 350°F until a fork slides in easily, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

   Time: PT1H15M

   Temperature: 350°F

3. Steam Broccoli & Melt Butter

   While potatoes bake, steam broccoli until tender (about 5 minutes) and melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

   Time: PT10M

4. Hollow the Potatoes

   Remove the baked potatoes from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then slice off a thin top layer and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about ¼‑inch of potato wall to keep shape.

   Time: PT5M

5. Make the Filling

   In a mixing bowl combine the scooped potato, melted butter, heavy cream, sour cream, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chopped chives, steamed broccoli and shredded cheddar. Mix until smooth and well‑combined.

   Time: PT5M

6. Stuff the Potatoes

   Spoon the filling back into each potato shell, smoothing the top. Sprinkle additional shredded cheddar and a pinch of smoked paprika over each.

   Time: PT5M

7. Second Bake

   Return the filled potatoes to the oven and bake at 375°F for 18 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

   Time: PT18M

   Temperature: 375°F

8. Serve

   Remove from oven, let stand 2 minutes, then serve hot. Garnish with extra chives if desired.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

15g

Fiber

5g