Description
Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce is a delightful and satisfying dish that combines the comforting flavors of fluffy baked potatoes with a creamy, cheesy broccoli sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe not only serves as a hearty meatless main course but also works beautifully as a side dish. The combination of nutritious broccoli and rich cheddar cheese ensures that you incorporate more vegetables into your meals without sacrificing flavor. This easy-to-prepare recipe is customizable, allowing you to add your favorite spices or cheese variations to suit your palate. Enjoy these cheesy potatoes at any gathering, and watch them disappear from the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 5.5 ounces freshly grated medium cheddar cheese
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub and dry potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until fork-tender, rotating halfway.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; whisk in flour for one minute. Gradually stir in milk until smooth.
- Add cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt; cook until thickened. Stir in cheddar until melted, then mix in chopped broccoli.
- Slice baked potatoes open and spoon the broccoli cheese sauce over them. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 52mg