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Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes

11/17/2011

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​The holidays are approaching which means that things are about to get a whole lot busier for me.  But trust me I know, you don't have to work as a chef to experience the busyness and the increased work load that comes with November and December.  
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​No complaints here though - when business is good - the chef is happy.  The only problem is that I have to devote so much of my time to preparing food for other people that the meals that I prepare for my own family - lack all originality.  Don't get me wrong, Mmy family doesn't complain about eating messed up spinach phyllo cups and cake scraps for dinner but I still feel guilty about not having healthy meals for them. 

This year, I am going to try and plan ahead with some quick and easy meals that I can make for Ben and Courtney even when I'm at my busiest.
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​Broccoli and cheddar stuffed potatoes are the perfect choice.
1. They are healthy.  
2. They fill your tummy with warm, cheesy goodness on a cool night.
3. They are topped with a vegetable.
4. My family will eat them.  

I found this recipe came in a Cooking Light magazine.  When life gets hectic at your house (and you know it will) these are a must.  
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Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes
4 baking potatoes
1 Tablespoon oil
3 ounces thick cut ham, diced
2 Tablespoons minced onion
1 cup milk
2 Tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 
2 cups broccoli florets
​Clean potatoes, pierce with a fork, wrap in foil and place in a 450 degree oven for 1 hour.   Let stand 10 minutes before slicing in half.
Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.  Add ham and onion and saute 3 minutes.
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Combine 1/4 cup milk and flour.  Add to pan.
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​Add remaining 3/4 cup milk.  Cook 3-4 minutes until thickened.
Remove pan from heat.  Stir in mustard, salt, pepper and cheese.
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Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.  Add broccoli and cook 4 minutes.  Drain.
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Drop into an ice bath.  Drain again.
Slice each potato in half. 
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Spoon some cheese sauce over each potato.
Top with broccoli.
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By the way - these stuffed potatoes make great lunches too.

Ciao!
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