Cheesy Potato and Broccoli Bake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

A creamy, golden casserole with tender potatoes and broccoli, baked to perfection. This American-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs potatoes, broccoli, milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
• 2 cups, chopped broccoli
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 cup, diced onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Step 2: Boil 4 medium peeled and diced potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
3. Step 3: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add 1 cup milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 2 cups chopped broccoli until cheese melts. Add drained potatoes and mix gently.
6. Step 6: Transfer to baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.