cheesy roasted potatoes & broccoli for two

29 Pinches 10 Photos
Here, KY
Updated on Jul 17, 2017

This is my recipe for a quick and easy, oh so cheesy, side dish that even the kids will love. It's very simple, but very delicious!

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Oven-roasted cheesy potatoes & broccoli on plate and blue gingham apron.
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Roast
yield 2-3 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium broccoli, bunch
  • 1 large red potato (or your favorite)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - salt and/or pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 slice american cheese (i use borden's grilled cheese melts)
  • 1/8 cup real bacon bits
  • dash black truffle salt to taste (optional, but recommended)

How To Make cheesy roasted potatoes & broccoli for two

  • Washed red potatoes and broccoli on paper towel.
    Step 1
    Wash and dry broccoli and potatoes. Remove any blemishes.
  • Olive oil on foiled baking sheet.
    Step 2
    Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Lightly grease with a little oil or cooking spray.
  • Step 3
    Pour 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil into a zipper seal food storage bag.
  • Step 4
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Broccoli florets and chef's knife on cutting board.
    Step 5
    Remove main stem from broccoli; cut broccoli top into bite-size sections; add cut broccoli to the zipper bag.
  • Chopped red potatoes and chef's knife on cutting board.
    Step 6
    Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces that are about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick; add to zipper bag.
  • Step 7
    Add salt and/or pepper to taste, seal bag and shake well to thoroughly coat vegetables with oil.
  • Broccoli and red potatoes roasting in oven @ 425 degrees F.
    Step 8
    Arrange vegetables on prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes; remove from oven, turn vegetables over with a spatula (if a few of the potatoes stick, lift the foil and lightly pry loose,) then return to oven for 10 more minutes, or until vegetables are fork tender.
  • Cheddar and American cheese added to roasted vegetables.
    Step 9
    Use spatula to scoot vegetables closer together; sprinkle shredded cheddar over vegetables. Tear a slice of American cheese into several pieces, placing on top of the cheddar.
  • Bag of real bacon bits.
    Step 10
    Sprinkle real bacon bits over cheese and vegetables; return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese melts.
  • Roasted potatoes and broccoli with melted cheese and real bacon bits on foil.
    Step 11
    Use a spatula/egg turner to remove cheesy veggies from pan to serving dish (if a few of the potatoes stick, lift the foil and lightly pry loose.) If desired, stir the vegetables a bit to thoroughly cover all with cheese.
  • Step 12
    Serve immediately. Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator. Reheat in microwave. Recipe may be doubled.

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