Baked Potatoes Stuffed with Cheddar Bacon Sauce

Submitted by: Adrienne

1 potato for each person, rinsed
1 c. frozen broccoli, small pieces
1 c. bacon, chopped (or bacon bits)
1 c. cheddar cheese, grated
Milk (about 1/2 to 3/4 c. depending on preference)
2 TB Butter and flour for rue

Cut slits in potatoes, wrap in tin foil and put on a baking sheet. Bake at 500 degrees for about 45 minutes or until done. While they're cooking, make your sauce. Start with a medium saucepan on medium heat. Melt 2 TB of butter and add 2 TB of flour. After about 20-30 seconds, add some milk and whisk rapidly to dissolve the rue. Add the cheese and continue to stir; the sauce should become very thick. Add the broccoli and bacon. Turn off heat when done.

When the potatoes are done, take them out keeping the oven on. Cut lengthwise slits and push the ends together to open it. Fill them generously with the sauce, put back on the baking sheet and bake another 5-10 minutes. Take out and let them sit a few minutes before serving. Great alternative to the normal baked potato and a good way to get some veggies in there, too!