Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce Recipe
Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines fluffy baked potatoes with a creamy broccoli cheese sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a side dish that will surely impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potatoes:
- 2 large russet potatoes
- olive oil for drizzling
- kosher salt or sea salt for sprinkling
- black pepper and fresh chives or scallions (for seasoning to taste)
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 TBSP unsalted butter
- 2 TBSP all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
- ⅛–¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛–¼ tsp salt
- 5.5 ounces freshly grated medium cheddar cheese (not bagged)
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
Instructions
- FIRST BAKE THE POTATOES – Preheat oven to 425℉. Wash and scrub potatoes, poke with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt. Bake for 50-60 minutes until tender.
- MAKE THE BROCCOLI CHEESE SAUCE – Melt butter, add flour, whisk, add milk and spices. Simmer until thickened. Slowly add cheese and broccoli. Mix well.
- STUFF THOSE SPUDS! – Slice and fluff the baked potatoes. Season with pepper, chives, and scallions. Pour broccoli cheese sauce over the potatoes. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato with sauce (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Baked Potatoes, Cheese Sauce, Broccoli, Comfort Food
