Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce
Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce are the ultimate comfort food, combining fluffy baked potatoes with a rich and creamy broccoli cheese sauce. This dish is not only satisfying but also a clever way to incorporate more vegetables into your meals. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side, these cheesy potatoes are sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe is ideal for meal prep or a cozy night in.
- 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 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ⅛ – ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 5.5 ounces freshly grated medium cheddar cheese
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes. Poke holes in each potato with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 50 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour for about a minute. Gradually add milk while whisking until thickened.
- Stir in cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Remove from heat and mix in cheese until melted. Fold in chopped broccoli.
- Slice open baked potatoes and pour the broccoli cheese sauce over them before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg