Cheesy Broccoli Baked Potatoes

From EatingWell: September/October 1994 — Subscribe Now!

Here we top baked potatoes with sharp Cheddar and broccoli (use up those leftovers!) in a crowd-pleasing favorite. Make it a Meal: Serve with Mixed Green Salad with Chive Dressing.

4 servings

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes
1 cup low-fat milk, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
1 cup cooked small broccoli florets
Salt & cayenne pepper, to taste

Preparation

Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Place in the microwave and cook at 50% power, turning once or twice, until the potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. (Or, use the “potato setting” on your microwave and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.)
Heat 3/4 cup of the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming, about 4 minutes.
Stir together flour and the remaining 1/4 cup milk in a cup until smooth. Add to the hot milk, stirring constantly until the mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Season with salt and cayenne.
Distribute broccoli over the baked potatoes, top with the cheese sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving: 269 calories; 6 g fat (3 g sat, 0 g mono); 19 mg cholesterol; 44 g carbohydrates; 11 g protein; 4 g fiber; 218 mg sodium; 989 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (56% daily value), Potassium (28% dv), Calcium (21% dv), Folate (18% dv), Vitamin A (17% dv).

3 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1/2 high fat meat