Loaded Baked Potatoes
with Facon Bits & Broccoli
The iconic loaded baked potato: a simple spud transformed into a hearty masterpiece, stuffed with a medley of toppings and fillings. Gooey, cheesy chile con queso, roasted broccoli, chives, and velvety sour cream lay the foundation for salty, crispy, smoky, plant-based bacon, AKA "facon."
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 russet potatoes, halved lengthwise
- 6 oz broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 2 tsp low-sodium tamari
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
- 6 oz chile con queso
- 0.25 oz chives, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup TreelineĀ® Dairy-Free Sour Cream
- 2 tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil*
- Salt*
- Pepper*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425Ā°F. Place potatoes on one half of baking sheet and rub each half with 1 tsp vegetable oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast, cut side down, for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and combine broccoli, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper on other half of baking sheet. Roast until potato is tender and broccoli is beginning to brown and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. (4-servings: use 2 tbsp vegetable oil for broccoli) (TIP: For 4-serving meal, roast veggies on 2 baking sheets.)
Meanwhile, combine sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, tamari, liquid smoke, and a pinch of salt in small nonstick skillet and toast over medium heat until fragrant and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes Transfer to small plate and wipe skillet clean.
Heat chile con queso in same skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth and warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide potatoes between serving plates and top with roasted broccoli. Drizzle loaded baked potatoes with warm cheese sauce and sprinkle with chives and facon bits. Serve with sour cream. Dig in!