Creamy Broccoli Potatoes
This creamy broccoli potatoes dish combines tender potatoes with vibrant broccoli in a velvety sauce. It’s a comforting and nutritious meal that’s perfect for family gatherings.
- Author: Ruby
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- 600 g potatoes
- 300 g broccoli
- 200 ml cream
- 100 g grated cheese (e.g. cheddar or gouda)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nutmeg (optional)
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel 600 g of potatoes and cut them into even pieces (about 2-3 cm). This ensures even cooking. This takes about 10 minutes.
- Blanch the broccoli: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 300 g of broccoli florets and blanch for about 3 minutes. They should be bright green and crisp. Then immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. This takes a total of about 5 minutes.
- Sauté the onion and garlic: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan. Add 1 diced onion and 2 chopped garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat until translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Cook the potatoes: Add the prepared potatoes to the pot of boiling water. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Test with a fork – they should be easily pierced. Drain the potatoes and let them drain well.
- Add the cream: In a bowl, mix 200 ml of cream, 100 g of grated cheese, the sautéed onions, and garlic. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
- Combine everything: Mix the drained potatoes and blanched broccoli in a large baking dish. Pour the cream-cheese mixture evenly over the top. Make sure everything is well distributed.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake the mixture for about 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling. Keep an eye out for a nice golden crust.
- Serve: Remove the creamy broccoli potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving (about 5 minutes). This allows the consistency to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Ensure the potatoes are cut evenly for uniform cooking. You can prepare the potatoes and broccoli the day before to save time. For a vegan version, substitute cream with plant-based alternatives and cheese with vegan cheese.