These Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes are bite-sized and make the perfect easy holiday appetizer! Plus, they’re easy to make ahead!
So, I’m just gonna come right out and say it: I don’t love broccoli.
I know I’ve mentioned that before because, well, there’s this here Layered Broccoli Salad (which my husband deemed the best so I had to share!), but I just feel like I have to be completely honest with you.
And although my veggie-resistant self sees broccoli as the lowest of the low, my husband tells me it is actually quite enjoyable, and my 4 year old loves broccoli. Whenever we’re grocery shopping I ask her what kinds of veggies she wants to snack on for the week and broccoli is always at the top of the list! Next are carrots, tomatoes and, way down the line, cucumbers.
See, I know that broccoli and cheddar are just one of those awesome combinations, (I mean, cheddar with just about anything, right?!), so I was confident these would be a hit here, especially with the kids!
And I was right. The girls loved these, the husband loved these, and I love that I’m packing in 2 healthy veggies plus a good dose of calcium and a bit of protein into each little bite.
Another thing to love about these little twice baked potatoes? They are such a great make ahead appetizer or side dish! You can prep them all the way til the last bake, then just cover them up and keep in the fridge for a while, before baking them when you need them.
There’s nothing this mama loves more than being able to prep a dish completely when I can find 5 or 10 minutes without a child on each leg.
I made these twice baked potatoes with some Blushing Belles from The Little Potato Company, but really any of the Little Potatoes would work well — I just think the red skin is so pretty! The Terrific Trio would be another great way to add a fun pop of color to your holiday platter.
NOTES:
- These are perfect for a make ahead appetizer or side dish for the holidays! As I mentioned above, you can make do all the prep right up until the last bake, then just cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking them the second time and serving to guests.
- I used cream, because I had some extra in the fridge, but you can use milk or whatever you have on hand! Buttermilk would also work, or sour cream.
- To steam broccoli quickly, place finely chopped broccoli in a microwave safe container (I use one with the little vent that pops open), and add 2-3 tablespoons of water. Put the lid on but pop the top, and cook on high for 1 minute. I didn’t have to drain any water — the broccoli had absorbed it or the steam escaped right through the vent.
*This post is sponsored by The Little Potato Company as part of my ambassadorship with them. Thank you for supporting brands that help me bring you more creamy, cheesy recipes!
Pin this recipe to save for later
Pin this recipe to your favorite boardBroccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
- 12 Little Potatoes about ½ a 1.5lb bag
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup finely chopped steamed broccoli
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until tender. Cool until you’re able to handle them (I place mine in the fridge to speed this up!).
- Slice potatoes lengthwise and scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon, being careful to leave enough of the sides intact so that they are sturdy enough to fill.
- Mash potato flesh with a fork. Add milk, salt and garlic powder and mash until smooth.
- Stir in broccoli and ½ cup cheddar. Spoon into potato shells and press down gently to fill.
- Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup cheese and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, until heated through and cheese has started to brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Want to save this recipe?
Create an account easily save your favorite content, so you never forget a recipe again.
Tried this recipe?
Tag @thereciperebel or hashtag #thereciperebel —
I love to see what you’re making!
Tag @thereciperebel
Catherine Brown says
My favourite is mashed.
Kristen says
I love them all, but I traditionally go with mashed potatoes.
Amber y says
My favourite potato side dish for the holidays is Scalloped Potatoes. We make a tray of them for every holiday dinner we host! we love baking ours with lots of cheese and onion.
karen r says
Scalloped potatoes – can’t be beat!
Tainan Lu says
I love Hashbrown Casserole
ellen beck says
Mashed Potatoes are out favorites for sure. On holidays I will ‘rev’ them up with cream cheese or sour cream. They are so versatile nd then if there are leftovers you can make potato pancakes.
ivy pluchinsky says
Oh I really like Scalloped Potatoes! In fact we had that tonight for dinner with ham! So good!
Monique L.S. says
I enjoy Scalloped Potatoes as it is very rare that we have them. Howver, my husband must have mashed potatoes at the holidays.
Natalie says
Up until about five minutes ago I would say scalloped potatoes were my favourite but these broccoli cheddar twice baked potatoes look like they’re probably going to change that. All the cheesy deliciousness of scalloped potatoes but with my favourite veg thrown in. Yum!
LaTanya says
Mashed Potatoes
Theresa Bergen says
These look so great! My fave side dish is creamy, whipped mashed potatoes, but my family would say their favorite is hashbrown casserole all the way!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
love these Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes!!! I could eat like 10 of these!!! and fave holiday side dish? Scalloped Potatoes!!!!
David says
I am going to go with one that is not on the list, and say home fries. There are so many different ways to make home fries that you can make them to suit any taste.
Kara says
Mashed potatoes all the way.
marcie says
Potatoes are one of my favorite foods ever, and smothered in cheese with broccoli would only make me love them more! I wouldn’t want to share these with anybody.
Kate D. says
(3) Mashed Potatoes is my all time favorite.
Starla says
Those look so delicious. I must try these ASAP.. like tomorrow 🙂 My favorite side dish is definitely Mashed Potatoes. One of my favorite foods, too!
Ashley Fehr says
Mmmm, mine too! Really, just potatoes any way!
Erika Letson says
My favourite for the holidays is (2) Scalloped Potatoes. I think it goes the best with a ham dinner!
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, that’s the best!
Mary Beth Elderton says
Mashed Potatoes are the tradition around here, but I’d like to serve to scalloped potatoes this year—why not both? 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
I agree! The more the better!
Rhonda Greig says
We always have mashed potatoes for the holidays…With gravey!