Description
Hearty loaded broccoli potato pan delivers comfort on cold winter nights with savory cheese and crisp bacon. Creamy potatoes and roasted broccoli combine for a satisfying meal you will devour quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 potatoes (medium, washed and diced)
- 2 cups (480 ml) broccoli florets
- 1 cup (240 ml) cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4 bacon slices (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a spacious baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless roasting and cleanup.
- Potato Seasoning: Combine potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, ensuring each cube is thoroughly coated with the vibrant spice blend.
- Sheet Arrangement: Spread seasoned potato cubes in a single, uncrowded layer on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining strategic spacing to encourage maximum crispiness and even roasting.
- Roasting Process: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, roasting for 20-25 minutes and mid-cycle gently rotate potatoes to achieve a uniform golden-brown exterior and prevent potential burning.
- Broccoli Integration: During the final 10 minutes of roasting, introduce broccoli florets to the pan, allowing them to caramelize and absorb the potatoes’ savory seasoning.
- Cheese Topping: In the last 3-5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheddar and crispy bacon bits over the roasted vegetables, creating a melted, indulgent layer.
- Finishing Touch: Remove the pan from the oven, letting the dish rest momentarily to allow cheese to set and flavors to meld, then garnish with fresh chives or green onions before serving.
Notes
- Potato Sizing Strategy: Cut potatoes into uniform, 1-inch cubes to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent uneven browning or texture differences.
- Spacing Technique: Leave generous gaps between potato pieces on the baking sheet, preventing steaming and ensuring maximum crispiness through proper air circulation.
- Seasoning Mastery: Mix dry spices thoroughly before coating potatoes to distribute flavor evenly and create a more balanced taste profile throughout the dish.
- Temperature Precision: Keep oven temperature steady at 400°F, using an oven thermometer to confirm accurate heat for achieving golden, crispy exterior without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg