Description
Comforting broccoli cheese baked potatoes elevate classic comfort cuisine with creamy Wisconsin cheddar and tender roasted florets. Rich potato perfection delivers hearty satisfaction for hungry families seeking delicious weeknight nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked broccoli, chopped
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Oils and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), creating an ideal environment for roasting potatoes to perfection.
- Massage potatoes with olive oil, ensuring an even coating, then arrange them on a baking sheet for uniform cooking.
- Roast potatoes for approximately 1 hour until they yield easily when pierced with a fork, indicating tender interiors.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly for comfortable handling, then slice lengthwise and carefully excavate the inner flesh, maintaining a thin potato skin shell.
- Transform the extracted potato flesh into a creamy mixture by incorporating butter, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, whisking until silky smooth.
- Integrate chopped tender broccoli and a generous portion of cheddar cheese into the potato mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Meticulously refill the potato skins with the enriched potato-broccoli mixture, creating mounded peaks.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese atop each stuffed potato, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Return the loaded potatoes to the oven, baking for 15 minutes until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling layer.
- Serve immediately while hot, showcasing the harmonious blend of roasted potato, verdant broccoli, and molten cheese.
Notes
- Choose russet potatoes with thick, sturdy skins that can hold the cheesy filling without falling apart during baking.
- Pat boiled broccoli completely dry to prevent excess water from making the potato filling soggy and losing its creamy texture.
- Grate cheese freshly at home for superior melting quality and avoid pre-shredded cheese which contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
- Swap dairy milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk, and use vegan cheese for a lactose-free or dairy-free version of this comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg