Ingredients
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For the Potatoes:
- 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed well
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
For the Roasted Broccoli:
- 4 cups broccoli florets (roughly 2 large heads)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion (or half of a larger onion), finely minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 12 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Scallions or chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
For the Potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork and rub the olive oil over the skins, rubbing with your hands to fully coat. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 40-50 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
For the Broccoli:
- Spread the broccoli out in an even layer on another baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss well to combine. Add to the oven with the potatoes after the potatoes have been baking for roughly 20-25 minutes.
- Roast, stirring once or twice, for 20 minutes or until the broccoli is tender and charred in spots.
For the Cheese Sauce:
- While the vegetables are roasting, make the cheese sauce by melting the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and tender.
- Add the flour and toss to coat the onions evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Slowly stream in the milk, stirring constantly, and cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the grated cheese and stir until it is melted. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
To Serve:
- Cut the potatoes down the center lengthwise and fluff the inside a bit. Spoon some of the cheese sauce over the potato and then top with the roasted broccoli. Spoon more cheese over top and serve immediately, garnished with scallions or chives.