Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake. Boiled potatoes and steamed broccoli mingle delightfully with extra virgin olive oil, spices, Parmigiano, and mozzarella, sprinkled with seasoned breadcrumbs all roasted to a delightfully crispy golden top. The end result, a soulful compilation that delivers in flavors and textures. This one is a keeper for us. Try it!
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Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake
Nicoletta and I were hosting a dinner for family and friend. The main was a tagliata with salsa verde, and we were trying to think of a great side to go with it. Our quick air fryer Parmigiano fries would have been our choice, however, we wanted to change things up a bit.
Usually, most of our inspirations come from what we have on hand in the fridge and pantry. Upon gazing in the fridge, I saw some leftover steamed broccoli and some mozzarella, and there it was, that lightbulb moment. Why not combine the steamed broccoli with some par boiled potatoes and then mix in some spices, morsels of the mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmigiano? I have to tell you, you are going to absolutely love this Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake!
Why you would want to make this Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake
There are many reasons for why you would want to make this side dish. Here are a few:
- It is super easy
- If you have leftover potatoes and/or broccoli it is a delicious way to combine them
- It is a very economical dish
- Super delicious
- Lastly, it is cheesy, who doesn't love that?
Ingredients
What I love about this Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake is that really there are two main ingredients, and some embellishments. Here is our list to gather up:
- Yellow potatoes
- Broccoli
- Freshly grated Parmigiano
- Mozzarella
- Fine breadcrumbs
- Evo oil
- Salt and pepper
- Paprika
- Chili powder
- Onion and garlic powder
How to make Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake
The boiling of the potatoes and steaming of the broccoli you can do ahead of time. If you already have leftover boiled potatoes and broccoli, head to the set of pictures with the next steps.
- Clean and separate the florets of broccoli, place them on a steaming tray in a pot over boiling water. Steam for roughly 10 minutes, take out, and place in a dish. Set aside.
- Peel and cut potatoes into nice size chunks and place in a large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then cook for 10 minutes. Drain, place potatoes in a bowl, and set aside.
- Step 1: Drizzle some evo oil into a large rectangular baking dish. Place the steamed broccoli and par boiled potates into the dish. Give them a little smash with a potato masher.
- Step 2: Sprinkle all the seasoning over the vegetables and drizzle some more evo oil over top. Give the whole thing a good toss.
- Step 3: Then sprinkle the top with the the grated Parmigiano. Add in the morsels of mozzarella and give the mixture a toss to distribute the ingredient evenly. Drizzle with more evo oil and dust the top with the fine breadcrumbs.
- Step 4: Lastly, place the dish into a pre-heated 400°F/200°C oven. Bake for 20 minutes. At the end, turn on the broiler and crisp up the top for approximitely 1-2 minutes. Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn. Take out of oven and serve.
Time to taste this Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake
Just looking at this Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake has me getting super hungry and I can feel my mouth water. That golden crispy cheese nestled into those crispy but billowy potatoes looks absolutely inviting.
Time for a taste. Yum, the potatoes are perfect. They have this wonderful crunch on the surface, more so, when you get into the middle it is like luscious mashed potatoes. The broccoli with its earthy sweetness pairs so well with the potato. However, the cheese is the 'glue' that holds this dish together in a most flavorful and textural way. Finally, it is just beautiful how that fine breadcrumbs add that lovely crust and the spices balance everything so well. I am totally feeling comforted here. In the end, this Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake is a win win dish, and really wasn't difficult at all.
More Broccoli Recipes
As a matter of fact, we love all types of broccoli around here and we have quite a few recipes we'd like to recommend:
- Warm Roasted Potato and Broccoli Salad with Green Lentils
- Baked Orecchiette with Broccoli and Crispy Guanciale
- One-pan roasted salmon with broccoli and tomatoes
- Broccolini and Potato Butter Pastry Tart
- Spaghetti with Broccoli Sicilian-style
- Romanesco Broccoli Maccheroni
Thanks for joining us in our kitchen. We sure enjoy sharing our inspirations with you. I have loved doing these types of dishes and have decided to do a few more new side dishes for the potato lover. Stay tuned!
PrintCheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake
Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Bake. Boiled potatoes, and steamed broccoli mingle delightfully with extra virgin olive oil, spices, Parmigiano, and mozzarella, sprinkled with seasoned breadcrumbs all roasted to a delightfully crispy golden top. The end result, a soulful compilation that delivers in flavors and textures. This one is a keeper for us. Try it!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 6 yellow or yukon gold potatoes
- 2 medium size heads of broccoli
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup of grated Parmigiano
- ¾ cups of mozzarella cut into small morsels
- ⅛ cup fine bread crumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- pinch chili powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Pre-cooking the potatoes and broccoli:
- Firstly, cut the tough part of the stem of broccoli. Then, we want to separate the florets and wash the broccoli.
- Secondly, peel, wash and cut the potatoes into nice chunks.
- Bring a pot steamer to boil and place the broccoli in. Steam for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the broccoli from the steamer and place in a bowl and set aside.
- Pour some cold water into a pot and throw the potatoes in. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Drain, and place the potatoes into another bowl and set aside.
Combining the ingredients:
- Grab a 9 x 14 inch deep baking dish. Drizzle in some of the evo oil and spread it around the bottom and side with a brush.
- Toss in the steamed broccoli and the boiled potatoes. Give them a bit of a smash with a potato masher.
- Season with the herbs de provence, salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion and garlic powder. Give the whole thing a good mix.
- Sprinkle the Parmigiano evenly throughout and place in the morsels of mozzarella. Give the mixture another toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Final touches:
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F/200°C.
- Drizzle more evo oil over the top. Sprinkle the fine breadcrumbs evenly on top.
- Place in the oven on middle rack and bake for 20 minutes.
- Lastly, turn on the broiler and roast up the top for 1-2 minutes. Watch it carefully to ensure it does not burn.
- Take out of oven and serve.
Notes
You could also use cauliflower in place of the broccoli.
Leftovers keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
If you have leftovers, the best way to re-heat them is to place it in an oven safe dish and heat up in the oven. This will revive the crispness.
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Marta says
Broccoli and cheese has been my favorite dish since childhood. I've never thought to pair them with potatoes, but this looks absolutely amazing.
Hi Marta, I thought like you until had an aha moment with some leftover broccoli and potatoes. It was stupendous and would do it again and again!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Veronika says
This bake reminds me so much of a dish we used to make when I was a kid! Only with cream instead of the mozzarella. It was delicious, I'll definitely be making it again.
Hi Veronika, your version with the cream cheese sounds amazing! May have to give it a try.
Thanks for sharing!
Ciao for now!
veenaazmanov says
This flavorful cheesy combination of Broccoli and Potatoes is a must try. This side dish is just perfect for family Dinner. They to love it for sure.
Thank you Veena, we have had no complaints when it comes to this side dish. As a matter of fact we hear alot of great feelings about it and how delicious it truly is!
Have a wonderful week!
Bernice says
This is a great side dish to bring to a potluck or family gathering. It tastes incredible and you always go home with an empty dish!
Hi Bernice you have put it so well for this broccoli potato bake. It is one of those sides that is truly hard to resist.
Thanks for checking it out!
Cheers!
Leslie says
I'm so impressed with recipes like this..especially to think you came up with it on a whim. It's perfect!!
Thank you so much Leslie, yes you have to love when you have ah ha moments, and also get to use up some ingredients lingering around to a delicious end!
Tammy says
Loving how easy this is to make and it's really perfect for weeknight family dinners or to bring over for gatherings.
Hi Tammy, we are so happy you are loving this side dish. You are right on all points. In this day and age where time is limited, the need for these simple dishes is very important! Have a great cooking week!
DK says
Yes! This cheesy broccoli and potato bake was the best side for our steak dinner last night! It was the perfect addition of some cheesy starch that we needed!
Hi DC, we are so happy that you tried this with your steak dinner. Nothing like steak, potatoes and veggies with a little cheesy twist!
Thanks agin! So happy it worked out so well!
Cheers!
Ashley says
This was such a delicious all-in-one side dish. It reminds me of the broccoli-cheese topping I like to put on my baked potatoes 🙂
LaKita says
This recipe has three of my favorite ingredients, cheese, broccoli, and potatoes! Plus it was so easy to make and just good and filling!!!!
Hi Ashley, you have brought up some great memories of baked potatoes topped with cheesy broccoli. It was one of my favorites when studying! So happy you like this!
Have a great cooking week!
Jenny says
Delicious! This recipe is comfort food for me. It was easy to make. I used broccolini, which goes so well with potatoes and cheese; it was so tasty! Thanks guys, you did it again!
Hi Jenny you are so sweet. That was a great substitue using broccolini! I bet it was super delicious. Well done and thank you for trying it!