Baked Potato with Broccoli and Cheese
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. First, boil or bake the potatoes, then slice them and add a cheese and broccoli sauce. The dish should be eaten hot, so if you've made extra sauce, it's better to store it in the refrigerator and add it to the potatoes as needed. Serve the finished dish immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the potatoes and place them on paper towels. Poke holes in the potatoes with a fork. Thoroughly rub the surface of the potatoes with olive oil. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, put the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 200 degrees and bake for 45–60 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Defrost the broccoli, then cut it into pieces.
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Step 3
3. Add butter and flour to the saucepan, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly; after bubbles appear, cook for 1 minute.
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Step 4
4. Add milk to the saucepan, bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, then reduce the heat, add salt and garlic powder.
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Step 5
5. Grate the cheddar on a grater. Add the cheddar to the saucepan in portions, making sure each portion is completely melted before adding the next.
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Step 6
6. After adding the cheese, you should have a thick, dense layer of melted cheese.
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Step 7
7. Add broccoli to the pot, mix thoroughly. Simmer over low heat to maintain the temperature.
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Step 8
8. When the potatoes are ready, divide them into two parts and use a fork to slightly mash the center.
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Step 9
9. Add the broccoli sauce to each potato.
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Step 10
10. Let it cool slightly and serve.