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!
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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.
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Gloria Thomas says
I like mashed potatoes with ranch dressing mix in them and they are so good. Ranch mashed potatoes
Ashley Fehr says
Oh I bet my husband would love those!
Jillian Too says
I love (3) Mashed Potatoes, especially if they are jazzed up with garlic or chives.
Kelly D says
Mashed Potatoes are my favorite.
Andrea Amy says
Out of your 4 choices it would be mashed potatoes. My actual favourite though is to roast The Little Potato Company potatoes with other root veggies and garlic (coated in Italian dressing) in the over for about an hour until tender. That is what I do for Thanksgiving and Christmas. SO good.
Ashley Fehr says
Oh yum — I love that idea!
Jonnie says
My favorite is Mashed Potatoes. They bring me right back to my childhood.
angela m says
My favourite is (3) Mashed Potatoes
Carol M says
My choice would be mashed potatoes, the ultimate comfort food. I’ve even made them in my slow cooker.
Ashley Fehr says
I still haven’t tried that — I think I need to!
joy says
mashed potatoes (with gravy) !
Lisa Stover says
My favorite side dish would have to be mashed potatoes! They are such a comfort food for me 🙂 They are also so versatile, I mean the options for add-ins are pretty much endless. They are also one of my son’s favorite things and any time I find something he loves to eat it becomes one of my go-to items 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Yes! Kids seem to love mashed potatoes! I know mine do 🙂
Deb F says
Potato soup would be my first choice, but since nobody makes that for me ?, i would say scalloped potatoes if there is ham, otherwise mashed with turkey or chicken. Never had the casserole. I’m sure I’d love it. If all were available, i would try some of each!
Ashley Fehr says
Ooo good choice! Haha. I’m all about sampling a bit of everything!
Maria says
Mashed potatoes are a must have
Amy says
Garlic mashed potatoes are a must have at the holidays.
June Flynn says
mashed potatoes is always a favorite of our family, especially when we add garlic and milk
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, always garlic!
Stephanie Schiltz says
Definitely mashed potatoes!
Misha Hunter says
Has to be good old mashed potatoes! (though my husband is a big fan of the cheesy potato casserole too (a/k/a hashbrown casserole).
Pam says
my fave is mashed potatoes.
Linda says
Scalloped.but we love all potatoes.Your s look yummy.Thanks.
Courtney says
Scalloped potatoes will always be my favourite!
Alexandra Robertson says
These look delicious. I love potatoes, but my favorite side is scalloped potatoes!
Deb says
I love potatoes made any way and your twice baked potatoes look heavenly!! My favorite holiday side dish would have to be creamy garlic mashed potatoes with lots and lots of butter!