Neelys Twice Smashed Baked Potatoes

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Pierce potatoes with fork.

3. 3

   Place on center rack of oven and cook for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

5. 5

   Using a paring knife, cut a canoe-like top out of the potatoes.

6. 6

   Scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving a 1/2-inch thick wall around the skin.

7. 7

   Add the blanched broccoli to the potatoes.

8. 8

   Stir in the butter, sour cream, Cheddar, Gouda, and salt and pepper; and mash until creamy.

9. 9

   Using a small spoon, scoop the filling back into the potatoes.

10. 10

    It will be a nice mounded pile of filling.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with more of both cheeses on top of the potatoes.

12. 12

    Set the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through and cheese in melted and gooey.

13. 13

    Serve with butter, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.