Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potato Casserole

Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potato Casserole

from trialandeater.com
60 min

This broccoli and cheese baked potato casserole is a super easy dinner with just 5 ingredients plus spices! Vegetarian, gluten-free.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes* (about 5 gold potatoes), cut into 1 inch cubes = 5 cups
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt and pepper
  • 15 oz. bag of riced broccoli (about 2 1/2 cups), or about 3 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2-4 tablespoons butter, cut in slices
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. 2

    In a casserole dish (I used a 9x13), add chopped potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat with spoon or hands.

  3. 3

    Add in broccoli and chopped bell pepper, and sprinkle with thyme. Top with slices of butter.

  4. 4

    Bake at 375°F. for 45-55 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Gently stir potatoes and then top with shredded cheese. Return to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

  5. 5

    Top with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm!