Twice Baked Broccoli, Ham and Cheddar Stuffed Potato

Ingredients

1. 4 ea Russet Potatoes (about 1.25#)
2. 1 T Canola Oil
3. To Taste Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
4. 1 pkg Frozen Broccoli Cuts in microwaveable package
5. 8 slices Ham, chopped
6. 4 oz Shredded Cheddar
7. 2 T Milk
8. 1 T Butter

Directions

Step 1:
Pre-heat oven to 425°.

Step 2:
Put potatoes on a microwave safe plate. Poke small holes in the potatoes with a fork. Pour canola oil over potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in microwave 8-10 minutes until potatoes are tender. Remove from microwave and let them cool. (Potatoes can also be baked in the oven at 375° (for 45 – 60 minutes.).

Step 3:
While Potatoes are cooling, place broccoli pkg in the microwave and cook according to directions.

Step 4:
In a large bowl, combine ham, half of cheddar cheese, cooked broccoli, milk and butter.

Step 5:
When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half the long way. Scoop insides of the potatoes into the ham and cheese mixture bowl, creating potato boats.

Step 6:
Place potato boats on a greased, foil lined sheet pan. Mix potatoes into ham and cheese mixture until ingredients are combined. Scoop mixture into potato boats, mounding filling up until it is all used.

Step 7:
Sprinkle stuffed potatoes with shredded cheese, place in oven until cheese melts and filling is hot, about 10-12 minutes.