Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce. This delightful dish features fluffy russet potatoes generously topped with a creamy, homemade broccoli cheese sauce, making it a satisfying meatless main course or an irresistible side. Not only is it packed with flavor, but it’s also a nutritious way to incorporate more vegetables into your meals. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, these cheesy baked potatoes will quickly become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 5.5 ounces freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub and dry potatoes; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until thickened; stir in spices and cheese until melted.
- Fold in chopped broccoli and pour sauce over baked potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg