Cheesy Potato Puffs

• 6 large baking potatoes
• 1/3 cup butter
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• 1 pkg. cheddar cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 Tbsp. Bacon Bits
• 12 broccoli florets, blanched, drained

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce potatoes with fork. Bake 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut potatoes in half crosswise; scoop out centers, leaving 1/8 inch thick shells. Place potatoes in large bowl. Add butter and milk; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Spoon evenly into shells; lightly press 1 cheese cube in center of each potato. Place potatoes in muffin pan. Bake 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle each with 1/2 tsp. bacon bits. Top with broccoli.

By Robin from Washington, IA