Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce, a delightful dish that combines fluffy baked potatoes with a creamy, rich broccoli cheese sauce. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this meatless option is not just satisfying but also a fantastic way to sneak more veggies into your meals without compromising on flavor.
- 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
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
- 5.5 ounces freshly grated medium cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- Seasonings: cayenne pepper, garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry russet potatoes; prick with a fork and drizzle with olive oil and salt.
- Bake potatoes for about 50 minutes until tender.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk until smooth.
- Stir in seasonings and bring to a simmer until thickened; mix in cheddar cheese and broccoli.
- Slice baked potatoes open and top generously with the broccoli cheese sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg