Broccoli and Cheddar-Stuffed Potato Skins with Avocado Cream

Name: Broccoli and Cheddar-Stuffed Potato Skins with Avocado Cream
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 medium avocado; 946 milliliters ounces broccoli florets, coarsely chopped (about; 85 grams pieces Canadian bacon, finely diced (about; 4 teaspoons canola oil; 85 grams 3/4 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about; 59 milliliters cilantro leaves; 1 clove garlic; 8 smalls Idaho potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total), scrubbed and dried; 2 Tbsps lime juice; 2 Tbsps reduced-fat sour cream; 0 teaspoons salt; 2 scallions, thinly sliced, greens reserved

Broccoli and Cheddar-Stuffed Potato Skins with Avocado Cream might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 308 calories, 11g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have avocado, broccoli florets, idaho potatoes, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

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Oven

Pierce potatoes several times with a fork and wrap in paper towels. Microwave on high for 13 to 15 minutes, until potatoes are cooked through.

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Potato

Wrap

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Paper Towels

Microwave

Remove from microwave and cool until potatoes are easy to handle. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop all but 1/8 inch of the inside of the potato, leaving skin intact. Reserve scooped potato flesh for another use.

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Potato

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Brush both inside and outside of potatoes with oil and sprinkle with salt.

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Potato

Salt

Cooking Oil

Place potatoes, skin-side down, on a baking sheet and bake until skins are crisp and edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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Potato

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Oven

In the meantime, prepare the filling. Steam the broccoli until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.

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Broccoli

Drain and set aside. Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Spray

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Frying Pan

Add the Canadian bacon and cook until crisp stirring often, about 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve.

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Canadian Bacon

To make avocado cream, combine scallion whites, avocado, sour cream lime juice, cilantro, garlic and salt in the small bowl of a food processor and process on high until smooth. About 30 seconds.

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Lime Juice

Sour Cream

Cilantro

Green Onions

Avocado

Garlic

Cream

Salt

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Bowl

Toss the broccoli with cheese and spoon filling evenly among potatoes. Lower oven to 400 degrees F and return potatoes to oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the avocado cream on top of broccoli-filled potatoes, then top with scallion greens and 1 teaspoon crisped bacon bits.

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Green Onions

Bacon Bits