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A cheesy, fluffy, broccoli stuffed potato on a plate with a silver fork.
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Single-Serving 5-Ingredient Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Potato

Sometimes you are cooking just for yourself, or you just want a quick, comforting solo lunch without a mountain of leftovers. This single-serving recipe delivers all the cheesy, savory goodness of a classic stuffed potato using just one spud and five simple ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked potato, broccoli potato, stuffed potato
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 577cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 large Russet Potato: Washed dried, and pierced with a fork.
  • 1 Cup Broccoli Florets: Chopped into bite-sized pieces fresh or frozen work great.
  • 1/3 Cup Cheddar Cheese: Freshly shredded sharp cheddar is best for melting.
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter or Sour Cream: For maximum creaminess when mashing.
  • Salt and Black Pepper: To taste.

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub your washed potato with a tiny splash of oil and a pinch of salt. Bake directly on the oven rack for 45 to 55 minutes, or until it is completely fork-tender.
  • While the potato bakes, steam or microwave your broccoli florets until tender-crisp (about 2 minutes in the microwave with a splash of water, covered). Chop finely.
  • Slice the baked potato open lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the hot potato flesh into a small bowl, leaving a sturdy outer shell intact.
  • Add the butter (or sour cream), half of the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper to the potato flesh. Mash with a fork until smooth and creamy, then gently fold in the chopped broccoli.
  • Spoon the cheesy broccoli mixture back into the potato skin. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese. Pop it back into the oven (or under the broiler) for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato | Calories: 577cal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 1859mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1298IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 4mg