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broccoli & bacon potatoes

Recipe by
Deedee Miller
Augusta, GA

This is a go to dinner in our family because it is so quick and easy and most importantly it is very delicious! My mom came up with the idea and we've made it over and over since then.

yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For broccoli & bacon potatoes

  • 1
    russet potatoes (1 per person)
  • 1 c
    broccoli florets
  • 2 slice
    bacon
  • 1/8 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tsp
    butter, room temperature
  • 2 pinch
    salt and pepper

How To Make broccoli & bacon potatoes

  • 1
    Wash and poke a few holes into potato, microwave for 4 minutes. Steam broccoli. (We use frozen florets so we can also steam them in the microwave using a glass container.)
  • 2
    While steaming broccoli and potato in microwave, fry up bacon. Let cool then crumble.
  • 3
    On serving plate cut cooked potato in half and mash up the potato while keeping the skin intact. Add butter and salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Add broccoli on top of potato, then salt and pepper again. Add cheese and top with bacon crumbles.
  • 5
    Microwave for 1 minute to melt cheese. Cool for minute then serve.
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