Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce—a delightful dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe combines tender baked russet potatoes with a creamy, cheesy broccoli sauce for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Packed with fresh broccoli, it’s an excellent way to sneak in more vegetables while indulging your cheesy cravings. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a hearty main or a tasty side, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Customize it with your favorite toppings, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing comfort food that’s both delicious and wholesome.
- 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%)
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
- â…›–¼ tsp garlic powder
- â…›–¼ tsp salt
- 5.5 ounces freshly grated medium cheddar cheese
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the russet potatoes, prick them with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet for about 50 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk until thickened.
- Stir in cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and cheese until melted; fold in chopped broccoli and cook until bright green.
- Slice open baked potatoes, fluff insides, top generously with broccoli cheese sauce, garnish with black pepper and chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg