Description
These Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes are a comforting and hearty dish that combines fluffy baked potatoes with a creamy broccoli and cheddar cheese sauce. Perfect for a satisfying vegetarian main course or a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Broccoli Cheese Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- chopped green onions
- bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Potatoes: Scrub potatoes clean, prick with a fork, rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Prepare Broccoli: Steam or microwave broccoli florets until tender.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, cook until thickened, then stir in cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix in steamed broccoli.
- Assemble: Slice open cooked potatoes, fluff the insides, and fill with broccoli cheese sauce.
- Serve: Top with optional toppings and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute sharp white cheddar or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- These make a great meatless main dish or hearty side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
