Description
These hearty Cheesy Broccoli Baked Potatoes turn your simple spuds into a comforting dinner that makes vegetables taste like a total treat for your family. Crispy potato skins packed with melted cheese and tender broccoli create a satisfying meal that brings smiles around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a sizzling 425F and grab your russet potatoes.
- Scrub those potatoes clean, then puncture them multiple times with a fork to prevent steam explosions.
- Place potatoes directly on the center oven rack and roast for 55 minutes until they feel soft when gently squeezed.
- While potatoes bake, steam 2 cups broccoli florets in a steamer basket for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender.
- Whisk ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup milk, 2 tablespoons butter, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and slice them open lengthwise with a sharp knife.
- Gently fluff the potato’s interior with a fork, creating soft peaks and valleys.
- Drizzle the creamy mixture inside each potato, coating the fluffy interior.
- Distribute the steamed broccoli evenly across the potatoes.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese over the broccoli.
- Return the loaded potatoes to the 425F oven for 10 minutes until cheese melts completely.
Notes
- Choose russet potatoes with smooth, unblemished skin for the best baking results.
- Poke plenty of holes in the potato skin to prevent steam buildup and potential potato explosions.
- Steam broccoli just until bright green and slightly tender to maintain its crisp texture and nutritional value.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat sour cream and cheese with low-fat alternatives or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes - 1 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg