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Broccoli Cheddar Loaded Baked Potatoes (with Cheese Sauce)

Shani W.
These super yummy Broccoli Cheddar Loaded Baked Potatoes are super filling & perfect for a cool day. The homemade cheese sauce is the best part - it'll make your family think you ordered in!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 4 potatoes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes

  • 4 ct russet potatoes
  • 1 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets steamed or roasted
  • 4 strips cooked bacon
  • 1 cup sour cream or unflavored Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup milk/almond milk
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese finely shredded
  • ½ tbsp. salt more to taste, if needed
  • ½ tbsp. black pepper more to taste, if needed
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder

Cheese Sauce

  • 1 cup milk/almond milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese finely shredded
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1-2 tbsp. flour for thickening
  • ground turmeric (optional - for color)

Instructions
 

  • Wash the outside of the potatoes throroughly. Brush with vegetable oil, and poke holes all over the potatoes using a fork.
  • Bake on 450°F for 45 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooling, chop up the broccoli and cooked bacon into small pieces.
  • Scoop out the insides of the potato into a large bowl.
  • Mash together the potato mash, chopped broccoli, chopped bacon (save a bit to sprinkle on top), sour cream, milk, and ¼ cup of cheddar cheese. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. The potato mixture should be smooth and even.
  • Scoop the mixture back into the potatoes. Bake for another 10 minutes at 450°F.
  • While the loaded potatoes are baking: add the milk, cheddar cheese, and hot sauce to a saucepan on medium-low heat.
  • Stir continuously until everything is melted and it has a smooth consistency. If needed, add a bit more milk to thin out the sauce or the flour to thicken the sauce.
    Optional: for more orange color, add a few shakes of turmeric powder.
  • Serve the loaded potatoes with cheese sauce, sour cream, chives, and more crumbled bacon on top. Enjoy!
Keyword Baked Potatoes, Broccoli Cheddar, Vegetarian