Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce, a delightful dish that combines fluffy baked russet potatoes with a creamy, cheesy sauce enriched with vibrant broccoli. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner, offering a wholesome and satisfying meal that caters to both veggie lovers and cheese enthusiasts alike.
- 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 (for drizzling)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh chives or scallions (for seasoning)
- 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 your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the russet potatoes, pierce them several times with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake on a tray for about 50 minutes until tender.
- In a medium saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour for about a minute to form a roux.
- Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth. Stir in cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt; cook until thickened. Remove from heat, mix in cheddar cheese until melted, then fold in chopped broccoli.
- Slice baked potatoes open lengthwise, spoon over the broccoli cheese sauce, and top with black pepper and fresh chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg