Baked Potato with Broccoli and Cheese

Portion Size: 1 Potato with ½ c. cheese sauce and ½ c. broccoli  

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
8 Medium Baking PotatoesScrub and trim 
4 cups broccoli floweretsWash and trimmed
3 cups low salt vegan chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup diced carrotsWash, peel and trim
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheeseFor vegan: use vegan cheese
1(14 oz.) can evaporated fat free milkFor vegan: use vegan cream cheese
¼ cup flour
2 tablespoon margarineFor vegan: use vegan margarine

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Pre heat oven to 400° F Wrap potatoes in foil. Pierce with fork 2-3 times. Bake in oven for 1 hour or until tender
2Steam broccoli in microwave.
3In medium sauce pan, melt margarine over medium high heat. Add carrots and cook until tender.
4Add flour and toss to coat flour. Stir in chicken broth, salt, pepper and evaporated milk. Bring to boil.
5Reduce heat.  Add cheese 1 cup at a time and stir until melted.Temperature check must reach 165 °F degrees
6Spilt open baked potato. Top with broccoli and then cheese sauce. Serve hot.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates