Description
These Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes are a comforting and satisfying meal or side dish. Fluffy baked potatoes are filled with a creamy broccoli cheese sauce that is rich and flavorful. Perfect for a cozy dinner or as a crowd-pleasing side at a gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Broccoli Cheese Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Additional salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the potatoes: Scrub the potatoes, prick with a fork, rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 50–60 minutes until tender.
- Prepare the broccoli: Steam the broccoli florets until tender, then set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, cook until thickened. Stir in cheddar, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Combine: Add the steamed broccoli to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
- Assemble: Slice open the baked potatoes, fluff the insides, spoon the broccoli cheese sauce over each potato.
- Serve: Serve the stuffed potatoes warm.
Notes
- You can use different cheeses like Monterey Jack or a blend. Add cooked bacon or sour cream for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
