Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the comforting delight of Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce. This mouthwatering dish features fluffy russet potatoes generously topped with a creamy and rich broccoli cheese sauce, making it an ideal meatless main course or a satisfying side. Perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to cozy nights in, this recipe not only satisfies your cheese cravings but also sneaks in nutritious vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 2 TBSP unsalted butter
- 2 TBSP 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 your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the russet potatoes, then pat them dry. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Place the potatoes on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil and bake for about 50 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually add milk while whisking until thickened.
- Stir in cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and half of the cheddar cheese until melted. Add broccoli florets and cook until tender.
- Once the potatoes are baked, slice them open lengthwise, spoon over the broccoli cheese sauce, top with remaining cheddar cheese, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg