Broccoli Cheese Potato Topper
Elevate your baked potato game with this irresistible Broccoli Cheese Potato Topper recipe! Featuring tender steamed broccoli enveloped in a velvety cheddar cheese sauce, this quick and easy dish transforms simple baked potatoes into a hearty, satisfying meal. A touch of garlic powder adds depth, while a creamy roux ensures the sauce is perfectly smooth and luscious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this family-friendly recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive side dish for your favorite entrees. Loaded with wholesome vegetables and rich, cheesy goodness, it’s a one-dish comfort food masterpiece you'll crave again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 whole Baked potatoes
Instructions
Wash and prepare the fresh broccoli by cutting it into small florets. Steam the florets for 5 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk together to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes while continuously stirring.
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to ensure there are no lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken.
Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese to the saucepan. Stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Season the cheese sauce with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Gently fold the steamed broccoli florets into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
Place a baked potato on each plate and slice it open. Fluff the interior with a fork, then generously ladle the broccoli cheese sauce over the top.
Serve immediately and enjoy this creamy, cheesy broccoli potato topper!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.8 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.5 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 276 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 2546 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.1 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 78.8 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1847 mg | 142% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 4893 mg | 104% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
