Broccoli Cheddar Baked Potatoes

First, scrub the potatoes and prick them lightly all over with a fork. Rub them with the olive oil and a sprinkle of salt—the skins will taste delicious this way!

Now, to adhere to the quick cooking time, I microwave my potatoes. If you would like to bake yours in the oven, wrap them in foil and bake at 400ºF for about 1 hour until a fork inserts into the middle easily. Otherwise, wrap the potatoes in a kitchen towel and microwave for 10 minutes. Test for doneness, and microwave 5 more minutes at a time until cooked through.

While the potatoes are cooking, chop the broccoli into small bits and preheat a skillet to medium heat with the butter. Add the broccoli and a sprinkle of salt and pepper to the pan. Stir for 7 minutes or so until the broccoli is soft but still bright green.

To assemble, cut the potatoes in half, then into large chunks and spread them on the bottom of a large plate. You could leave the potatoes whole and just split them in the middle, though.

Sprinkle salt and pepper liberally over the baked, chopped potato. Add another pat of butter here, if you’d like. Top with a sprinkle of cheddar, then half the broccoli.

Top the broccoli with more cheddar, scallions, and a dollop of sour cream.

Enjoy!