Ingredients
6 potatoes
medium
3 broccoli stalks
1/4 cup milk
1%
1 cup cheddar cheese
low-fat shredded
salt and pepper (to taste
optional)
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
Scrub potatoes. Prick the skin with a fork in several places.
Baked at 350 °F for 30 to 60 minutes, until soft, depending on size.
Peel broccoli stems. Steam broccoli just until tender and chop into small pieces.
Slices 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.
Put the potato mixture into the potato skins and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. Microwave to heat through.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 206 |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 138 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 39 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 124 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 973 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Broccoli Baked Potatoes. Recipe source: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.