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Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce

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Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce are a comforting, satisfying meal featuring fluffy baked potatoes topped with a creamy, homemade broccoli cheese sauce. Perfect as a main dish or hearty side.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 1.5 cups broccoli florets (chopped into small pieces)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: extra cheese, green onions, sour cream, or hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Scrub and dry the potatoes, then pierce each several times with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  2. While the potatoes bake, steam or boil the broccoli until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
  4. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth and cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Stir in the cooked broccoli and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Once potatoes are baked, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
  8. Spoon the broccoli cheese sauce over each potato and add any desired toppings. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated cheese for best melt and texture.
  • You can swap cheddar with a mix of cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
  • Make it spicier by adding a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce.
  • Microwave the potatoes to save time, though baking gives best texture.

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