Broccoli Cheddar Baked Potatoes

They might not be the prettiest things in the world (I won’t even say what my boyfriend said they looked like), but who cares? We’re talking about CHEESE SAUCE. A really easy cheese sauce, chock full of broccoli (so you can feel good about yourself) poured over perfect crispy-skin baked potatoes. These Broccoli Cheddar Baked Potatoes are, IMHO, the perfect half way point between comfort food and good-for-you food. I like compromise.

This is yet another great “base” recipe that you can customize to fit your wallet and taste buds. This original version is so good that it made my feet wiggle, but if you want to add more you could always do something like bacon bits or grilled chicken, jalapeños or sriracha if you like it spicy, or maybe something simple like sliced green onion.


P.S. Always check the prices of larger blocks of cheese compared to the smaller blocks. At my local store they’re almost always just about the same price per ounce, but this week the large 16oz. block was only $3.88, which is a GREAT deal. The large block can be cut into smaller chunks and stashed in the freezer. Just make sure to wrap them tightly to prevent freezer burn.

INGREDIENTS
BAKED POTATOES

  • 4 russet potatoes (2 lb. total) $2.99
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
  • Salt $0.02


  • BROCCOLI CHEESE SAUCE
  • 1/2 lb frozen broccoli florets $0.85
  • 3 Tbsp butter $0.23
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.03
  • 3 cups whole milk $0.93
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
  • 6 oz medium cheddar, shredded $1.46

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Take the broccoli out of the freezer and allow it to thaw as the potatoes bake. Once thawed, roughly chop the broccoli into small pieces and then set aside until ready to use.
  2. Wash the potatoes well, then dry with paper towel or a clean dish towel. Use a fork to prick several holes in the skin of each potato. Pour the olive oil into a small dish, then use your hands to coat each potato in oil. Place the oil coated potatoes on a baking sheet, and season generously with salt. Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until tender all the way through.
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