Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce
Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, marrying the fluffy goodness of baked russet potatoes with a creamy, cheesy broccoli sauce. This dish is not only satisfying but also sneaks in healthy greens, making it a fantastic choice for lunch or dinner. With its rich flavors and delightful textures, this recipe is sure to impress at any gathering or family meal. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a main or side dish, these cheesy potatoes are perfect for everyone, including picky eaters and vegetarians alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- 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%)
- Ground cayenne pepper
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- 5.5 oz 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, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for about 50 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter; whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add milk while whisking; stir in spices and cheese until melted.
- Fold in broccoli and cook until combined.
- Cut open baked potatoes and top generously with the broccoli cheese sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (about 300g)
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 723mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg