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Wash and cut up broccoli (optional), set aside.
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Scrub potatoes, then rub with a small amount of vegetable, peanut or possibly extra virgin olive oil.
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Cook in microwave till fork tender, about 10 min, depending on size of potatoes and wattage of your oven.
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While potatoes are cooking, steam or possibly simmer broccoli till just tender but still crisp.
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When broccoli becomes a bright green, drain, remove from heat and return to pan with cover briefly to finish cooking.
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If broccoli becomes an olive green, it's overcooked.
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Cut an oval circle from top of potatoes and scoop out meat while still warm.
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In a small bowl, mash together with cheese, bacon, and lowfat sour cream and butter and coarsely minced egg.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Return mix to potatoes.
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Top with remaining cheese and broil 5 min more, garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
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Variations: Add in 1-2 Tbsp.
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minced fresh chives, dill, or possibly rosemary.
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Use extra virgin olive oil instead of butter.
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Use onion dip instead of lowfat sour cream.
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Use Parmesan cheese instead of mozzarella.
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Substitute Serrano ham or possibly prosciutto for bacon.
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Enjoy!
