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These Broccoli Cheese Potato Skins are the perfect appetizer for any party. It’s like Broccoli Cheese Soup as delicious finger food!
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There are so many things to love about this broccoli cheese stuffed potato skins recipe. For starters, they are the perfect appetizer for any kind of party! They’re fancy looking enough for a dinner party but hearty enough for having friends over to watch the big game!
They remind me of one of my favorite soups, our Potato Broccoli Cheese Soup, but made into delicious finger food! I love that these sneak in some veggies to great party food. Plus, the broccoli fills you up more quickly. Don’t get me wrong, I’m definitely not trying to claim these are low-calorie, just a slightly healthier option.
Broccoli Cheese Potato Skins Ingredients
Only six ingredients will get you these delicious potato skins layered with broccoli and cheese. Don’t be scared of the broccoli. It is the perfect combination.
- Russet potatoes – These are thick potatoes that bake well as well as have plenty of inside of the potato to scoop out.
- Butter – Melt your butter ahead of time.
- Cheese – Shredded cheese is best to melt. Follow the cheese recipe below for the best way to get that rich, ribbon-looking appearance when drizzling it inside the potato.
- Broccoli florets – Cut the broccoli and steam or broil the fresh broccoli to soften it.
- Sour cream – This is a creamy and flavorful ingredient.
- Red pepper flakes – Add a little spice!
How To Make Broccoli Cheese Potato Skins
You will love this broccoli cheese potato skins recipe! This is similar to a twice-baked potato recipe. Cook the potato, remove the insides, and place in a mixing bowl, then bake with the potato mixture. It is a perfect combination!
- Bake ahead – Be sure to bake your potatoes in advance on a baking sheet, so they have some time to cool before handling them. I like to bake mine without foil. If you do bake the potatoes in aluminum foil be sure to unwrap them right out of the oven so the skins don’t get soggy.
- Let cool – Once they are cool enough cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the insides with a fork or spoon, leaving about a ½ inch layer of potato. The inside will be tender and easy to mash.
- Broil – Brush the potatoes lightly with melted butter and put them under the broiler for about 6 to 8 minutes or until they look a little browned. Add a little shredded cheese and broil again for 1 to 2 more minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serving – Remove from oven onto a serving plate. Scoop a large spoonful of cooked broccoli onto each potato skin, then drizzle with melted cheese sauce, recipe below. Top with a dollop of sour cream and, if desired, sprinkle with a few red pepper flakes.
Melted Cheese Sauce
Be sure to use cheese that you have shredded by hand, pre-shredded cheese is already coated with flour and will mess up the consistency.
- Toss the shredded cheese in the cornstarch til coated. In a small saucepan combine evaporated milk, salt, and cheese over medium heat.
- Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Then whisk in a little bit of Franks hot sauce, this won’t make it too spicy but gives it a little more flavor. You can use more or less to taste.
So Many Yummy Layers
It’s hard to tell in the picture, but there are some cheesy layers to this potato skins recipe:
- Start with your potato skin.
- Then there is a layer of melted cheese.
- Next, steamed broccoli with a deliciously creamy cheese sauce drizzled over the top
- Finally, it’s all topped off with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkled with red pepper flakes. The red pepper flakes are totally optional if you don’t like the heat.
“I tried this recipe yesterday, I have never made cheese sauce this way before but it came out great. I will be using this again I’m sure.”
-Sally
Frequently Asked Questions
There are several toppings to add to potato skins. We love this broccoli and cheese combination but you can also add classic cheese, sour cream, and chives or even chili is another great topping.
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Broccoli Cheese Potato Skins
party. It’s like Broccoli Cheese Soup as a delicious finger food.
Ingredients
- 12 russet potatoes pre-baked, about one per person
- 4 Tablespoons butter melted
- 16 ounces sharp or medium cheese shredded
- 2 heads broccoli steamed or boiled
- sour cream
- red pepper flakes optional
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- salt to taste
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 Tablespoon corn starch
- 1 Teaspoon Franks hot sauce
Instructions
- Be sure to bake your potatoes in advance, so they have some time to cool before handling them. I like to bake mine without foil. If you do bake the potatoes in aluminum foil be sure to unwrap them right out of the oven so the skins don't get soggy. Once they are cool enough cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the center, leaving about a ½ inch layer of potato. Brush the potatoes lightly with melted butter and put them under the broiler for about 6 to 8 minutes or until they look a little browned. Add a little shredded cheese and broil again for 1 to 2 more minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven onto a serving plate. Scoop a large spoonful of cooked broccoli onto each potato skin, then drizzle with melted cheese sauce, recipe below. Top with a dollop of sour cream and, if desired, sprinkle with a few red pepper flakes.
Melted Cheese Sauce:
- *note: Be sure to use cheese that you have shredded by hand, pre-shredded cheese is already coated with flour and will mess up the consistency.
- Toss the shredded cheese in the corn starch til coated. In a small saucepan combine evaporated milk, salt, and cheese over medium heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce becomes smooth. Then whisk in a little bit of Franks hot sauce, this won't make it too spicy but gives it a little more flavor. You can use more or less to taste.
I always order potato skins when I eat out, now I don’t have to! These are better than anything I could buy! Thanks
Oh my goodness, these were so darn good! I made them for lunch and we loved them so much!
So, so, soooo good! Super easy to make and even the veggie hating kiddos just loved them!
So good!!! These yummy skins won over even my skeptics!
I love this recipe. My family does too! Quickly became a favorite dinner in our house!
I tried this recipe yesterday, I have never made cheese sauce this way before but it came out great. I will be using this again I’m sure.
My kids are OBSESSED with broccoli. They’re gonna flip when I make these for them!
I wish my kids were obsessed with broccoli! That is awesome! I hope they enjoy these!