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baked potatoes with. cheesy broccoli sauce

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Baked Potatoes with Cheesy Broccoli Sauce is a hearty and comforting dish that combines fluffy baked potatoes with a creamy, cheesy broccoli topping. Perfect for a filling side dish or a vegetarian main course, this recipe is easy to prepare and full of satisfying flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Potatoes:

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Cheesy Broccoli Sauce:

  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

For the Potatoes:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Scrub the potatoes clean and dry them. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Place them directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.

For the Cheesy Broccoli Sauce:

  1. While the potatoes bake, steam or boil the broccoli florets for 3–5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Add the cooked broccoli to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.

Assemble:

  1. Slice the baked potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
  2. Spoon generous amounts of the cheesy broccoli sauce over each potato.
  3. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Add cooked bacon bits, green onions, or sour cream as additional toppings.
  • Use frozen broccoli if fresh is unavailable—just cook according to package instructions.
  • For a lighter version, substitute milk with unsweetened almond milk and use reduced-fat cheese.

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