Description
Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce are a delightful comfort food that combines crispy russet potatoes with a creamy, velvety cheese sauce packed with nutritious broccoli. This versatile dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, satisfying both cheese lovers and health-conscious eaters alike. The golden-brown exterior of the baked potatoes pairs beautifully with the rich, cheesy sauce, making every bite irresistible. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, these cheesy stuffed potatoes will quickly become a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh chives or scallions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- Ground cayenne pepper
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- 5.5 ounces freshly grated medium cheddar cheese
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Wrap in aluminum foil.
- Bake potatoes on a baking sheet for about 50 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth; gradually add milk while whisking.
- Stir in cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Once thickened, mix in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Fold in chopped broccoli until combined.
- Unwrap baked potatoes, slice them open, fluff the insides with a fork, and pour the broccoli cheese sauce over each potato.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg