Description
Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce is a comforting and nutritious dish that perfectly blends rich flavors with wholesome ingredients. This delightful recipe features fluffy russet potatoes baked to perfection and topped with a creamy, homemade broccoli cheese sauce that elevates the classic comfort food experience. Ideal for a hearty lunch or dinner, these cheesy potatoes are also a fantastic side dish at any gathering. Simple to prepare, this meal brings together the goodness of vegetables and the indulgence of melted cheese, making it a favorite among vegetarians and cheese lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- Ground cayenne pepper
- Garlic powder
- 5.5 ounces medium cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub and dry the russet potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for about 50 minutes until tender.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour to form a roux.
- Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Mix in cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and cheddar until creamy.
- Fold in the finely chopped broccoli and cook for an additional 3–5 minutes until tender.
- Slice open baked potatoes and generously top with broccoli cheese sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato with sauce (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg