Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce, a delightful dish perfect for any meal! This recipe features fluffy baked russet potatoes generously topped with a rich, cheesy broccoli sauce that combines the comfort of cheese with the nutrition of fresh vegetables. Quick to prepare and simple to customize, these cheesy potatoes make an excellent main course or a satisfying side dish. Enjoy them as-is or elevate your meal with additional toppings for a burst of flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is sure to please cheese lovers and veggie enthusiasts alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- fresh chives or scallions
- 2 TBSP unsalted butter
- 2 TBSP all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
- ⅛–¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛–¼ tsp salt
- 5.5 ounces freshly grated medium cheddar cheese
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry potatoes, pricking them several times with a fork. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake directly on a baking sheet covered loosely with aluminum foil for about 50 minutes until tender.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour until bubbly.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; add seasonings, then stir in cheese until melted.
- Mix in chopped broccoli until well coated.
- Cut open baked potatoes and fluff the insides, then spoon broccoli cheese sauce generously on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 402
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 645mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 38mg