Broccoli Cheese Potatoes
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Broccoli Cheese Potatoes, a hearty and satisfying dish that combines crispy baked Russet potatoes with a rich, creamy broccoli-cheese sauce. Perfectly roasted potatoes provide the ideal base for a velvety sauce made from melted cheddar, steamed broccoli, and a touch of garlic powder for extra flavor. This family-friendly recipe is easy to prepare with pantry staples and is loaded with wholesome ingredients, making it a feel-good weeknight dinner option or a decadent side dish. Ready in just over an hour, these cheesy baked potatoes are a delicious way to elevate your vegetable intake while indulging in cheesy, satisfying goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and wash the potatoes thoroughly.
Poke each potato several times with a fork, lightly coat with olive oil, and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes bake, bring water to a simmer in a saucepan. Add the broccoli florets, cover, and steam for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring the mixture stays smooth. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
Mix the steamed broccoli into the cheese sauce and remove from heat.
When the potatoes are done baking, carefully cut a slit down the center of each potato and fluff the insides with a fork.
Spoon the broccoli-cheese sauce generously over each potato and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.9 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.1 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 4784 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 325.6 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 98.7 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 1536 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 7815 mg | 166% | |
*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.
