Here’s a delicious recipe for Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Baked Potatoes. These are the perfect comfort food, combining cheesy goodness with a healthy dose of broccoli. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ pound frozen broccoli, thawed and chopped into small pieces
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes to remove any dirt, then dry them with a paper towel.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 1 hour, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- While the potatoes are baking, prepare the cheese sauce:
- In a saucepot, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in 4 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Cut a slit in the top of each baked potato and gently squeeze the sides to open them up.
- Fluff the insides of the potatoes with a fork.
- Divide the broccoli evenly among the potatoes, pressing it down into the fluffed insides.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli in each potato.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the stuffed potatoes back in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy your cheesy, broccoli-filled baked potatoes!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite toppings like bacon bits, grilled chicken, jalapeños, or sliced green onions. And remember, these stuffed potatoes reheat well, so they’re perfect for meal prep!