Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce
Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce are a delightful vegetarian dish that perfectly balances comfort and nutrition. This recipe showcases fluffy russet potatoes, baked until golden, and generously topped with a creamy, homemade broccoli cheese sauce made from fresh ingredients. Ideal as a hearty main course or a satisfying side, these cheesy potatoes are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to fit your tastes. Perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish will surely impress while sneaking in some extra veggies!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher or sea salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh chives or scallions
- 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 400F (200C).
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt. Bake for about 50 minutes until tender.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
- Incorporate cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and cheddar cheese into the sauce until melted and creamy; stir in the chopped broccoli.
- Cut the baked potatoes open and fill each with the broccoli cheese sauce. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato with sauce (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg