Description
A delightful recipe for Cheesy Broccoli Baked Potatoes, combining the flavors of cheese and broccoli in a baked potato.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly, then poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
- Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- While the potatoes are baking, prepare the broccoli by steaming fresh florets for about 5 minutes or following the package instructions for frozen broccoli.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil and whisk in the flour, cooking for 1 minute.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps, and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth, then fold in the cooked broccoli.
- Once the potatoes are done, slice them open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the cheesy broccoli sauce over each potato and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return the loaded potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Add cooked bacon bits or diced ham for added protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg