Preparation

Functions: Microwave, Oven/AirFry

1. Place the bacon between two layers of paper towels on a microwave-safe plate, and put in the Cuisinart® 3-in-1 Microwave AirFryer Plus. Select Microwave, and set the time for 2 minutes 30 seconds and power level to High (10P); press Start. Add additional time in 2-minute 30-second intervals until bacon is browned and crispy. Carefully remove, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, and reserve.
2. Prick the potatoes all over with the tines of a fork. Place the potatoes on a paper towel directly on the turntable of the Microwave AirFryer. Select the Potato microwave preset for 2 potatoes and press Start. Carefully remove cooked potatoes and let cool.
3. Meanwhile, put the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with a tablespoon of water, cover, and place in the Cuisinart® Microwave AirFryer Plus. Select Microwave, Fresh Veggies (A2) preset for 4 ounces, and press Start. Carefully remove, drain, and let cool slightly.
4. Make the filling: Slice cooked potatoes the long way down the middle. Scoop out as much of the flesh as possible while keeping the skins intact, and add it to the bowl with the broccoli. Reserve the hollowed-out potatoes. Mash the potato flesh and broccoli together with a fork. Add the sour cream, ¼ cup of the Cheddar, salt, and pepper, and mix well to combine.
5. Spoon the filling back into the hollowed-out potatoes. Place the loaded potatoes onto the AirFry Basket fitted into the Oven/AirFry Pan. Lightly coat the skins with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of Cheddar evenly over the two potatoes. Place in the Microwave AirFryer. Select Oven/AirFry, and set the temperature to 350°F and time for 10 minutes; press Start. Potatoes are done when the skin is crispy and the tops are golden brown and crunchy.
6. Carefully remove from the oven. Crumble the reserved bacon slices over the tops of the potatoes and dollop with extra sour cream, if desired. Serve immediately.