Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce

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Looking for a delicious and satisfying side dish? Look no further than this mouthwatering recipe for baked potatoes with broccoli cheese sauce. This recipe combines the creamy goodness of a homemade cheese sauce with the wholesome flavors of baked potatoes and steamed broccoli. The result is a comforting and hearty dish that is sure to please both kids and adults alike. Whether you're serving it as a side or enjoying it as a main course, these baked potatoes with broccoli cheese sauce are guaranteed to be a hit at your next meal.

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Baked potatoes with broccoli cheese sauce recipe details

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An easy vegetarian main dish with plenty of flavor? Yes, it is possible, thanks to the magic of simple cheese sauce.
Ready in: 1 hour 10 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 4 Russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
• Salt and pepper

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 1 hour

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Pierce the potatoes a few times with a fork. Place on baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until you can easily slide a knife through the potatoes.
3. While potatoes are baking, make the sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Slowly pour in milk and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes to thicken, then remove from heat and stir in cheese until it melts.
4. Stir broccoli florets into the cheese sauce.
5. Split potatoes open and serve each topped with broccoli cheese sauce.Cook potato faster in microwave

In a hurry? Cook the potatoes in the microwave. Pierce with a fork as above, then put in microwave on a paper towel. Microwave on high for 15 minutes (only 8-10 if you are doing just 1 potato), or until you can easily slide a knife through the potato.