Vegan cheddar & broccoli stuffed baked potato made with our 6 ingredient vegan cheddar cheese sauce. The ultimate comfort food.
CHEEEEEZE!
You know you love it. You know you want it. You also know that you don’t want the cholesterol, fat, and calories that come with it. Well guess what my friends? You can get your big spoons out to play, because this vegan cheddar & broccoli stuffed baked potato has come to save the day. BOOM!
And just like that, life is good again.
If you saw Monday’s recipe—here—you saw the velvety, rich, and oh so good vegan cheddar cheese sauce that I made on a cold and snowy spring afternoon. #lovehateChicagointhespring
I made that sauce for one reason only. Stuffed potatoes. The ultimate comfort food.
The problem with most broccoli cheese baked potatoes is that they’re your arteries worst enemy. All of that processed cheese is filled with fat and other nasty things. We don’t want that stuff making our temples all sticky and clogged on the inside. But, we love our stuffed potatoes on a cold and blustery April afternoon, or on a busy weeknight, so what’s a person to do?
You whip up a batch of my 6 ingredient vegan cheddar cheese sauce. You won’t find any crap in this golden plant-based beauty. This sauce is made with sweet potato, cashews, nutritional yeast, dry mustard, apple cider vinegar, and onion powder. There’s some salt and pepper in it too, but I don’t count those as ingredients because they’re kitchen staples.
While you’re making the cheese sauce, bake a big fat potato and steam some fresh broccoli. When the potato is done, drench the broccoli with the sauce and scoop into the center and on top of that healthy potato. If you want to get really decadent with it, fry some onions and sprinkle them on top.
Now I know that a few people might argue with me about saying that potatoes are healthy. That’s okay, give me your best shot. I can take it. Because I know that I’m right.
- One cup of potato is approximately 161 calories.
- It has zero fat and zero cholesterol.
- It gives you 32% of your daily allowance of vitamin B-6
- It gives you 26% of your daily allowance of potassium.
- It gives you 22% of your daily allowance of copper.
- It gives you 22% of your daily allowance of vitamin C.
- It gives you 19% of your daily allowance of manganese.
- It gives you 17% of your daily allowance of phosphorus.
- It gives you 15% of your daily allowance of fiber.
- It gives you 13% of your daily allowance of vitamin B-3.
- It gives you 13% of your daily allowance of pantothenic acid.
- It gives you 12% of your daily allowance of Magnesium.
- It gives you 9% of your daily allowance of iron.
- It gives you 8% of your daily allowance of protein. (Yes, plants have protein.)
Potatoes are healthy! It’s the way that people prepare and what they put on potatoes that give them a bad rap. Fried potatoes, such as French fries and potato chips are bad. Baked potatoes are good. Mashed potatoes that are filled with heavy cream and butter are bad. Mashed potatoes with almond milk, and a drizzle of olive oil are good. Potatoes stuffed with fatty dairy cheese are bad, potatoes stuffed with plant-based cheese are good.
Now that you can make a healthy version of that jarred stuff that has a shelf life of a thousand years, you can fill your potatoes with as much thick and rich golden sweet potato and cashew cheddar cheese sauce as you want. Just don’t forget the broccoli, because they’re the co-star of this food show.
If you don’t or can’t eat broccoli, replace it with peas, spinach, or green beans. Actually, replace it with any vegetable you like. It’s all good.
Tell me:
How hungry are you for this potato right now?
What vegetable would you mix in with this cheese sauce?
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Vegan Cheddar & Broccoli Stuffed Baked Potato
Ingredients
- 2 large baking potatoes – washed and pierced on top multiple times
- 1 small head of broccoli florets
- 1 batch of vegan cheddar cheese sauce - click here for the recipe
Instructions
- Note: The cheese sauce requires baking the sweet potato and soaking the cashews for 1 to 4 hours depending on how strong your blender is, so plan accordingly.
- Preheat the oven to 350 and bake the potatoes for an hour or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
- When the potato has baked for 40 minutes begin to prepare the broccoli.
- Put a steam basket in a large pot and fill with water to the top of the basket and bring to a boil. When the water is boiling add the broccoli and cover, reduce the heat to medium low and steam for approximately 10 minutes or until the broccoli is soft enough to pierce with a fork, but not mushy.
- While the broccoli is steaming make the cheese sauce if you haven’t already.
- In a large bowl mix the sauce and the broccoli together. Slice down the center of the potato and squeeze the ends of the potato toward the center to open it up. Spoon the cheesy broccoli in and on top of the potato.
- Enjoy!
Jenn S. says
Baked potatoes are the best. STUFFED baked potatoes are even better! Especially with this gorgeous creamy cheeze sauce and delicious broccoli. Sounds like the perfect meal to me!
Linda Meyer says
I totally agree, Jenn! They're so easy and cozy. 🙂
nicoleanndawson says
I love potatoes too and hate their bad rap! Thanks for sharing your stats on it, this will be fun to share!
Linda Meyer says
Hi Nicole! It's crazy, potatoes are so good for you if you don't top them with fatty dairy products, or fry them. People are so misinformed thanks to all of the bad information that floats around out there.
Strength and Sunshine says
The potato basket that I keep....it never runs out 😉 If you can't find a potato in my house...I must have moved out hahaha! They are life and my ultimate "feel good" comfort food for sure!
Linda Meyer says
I knew you'd like this recipe, Rebecca! You are the queen of potato land, and that's a good thing to be. 🙂
Letty Flatt says
I'd mix in some wilted kale!
Linda Meyer says
Yes! Kale is always welcome. Thanks, Letty. 🙂
Kelly Page (@TastingPage) says
This is such a beautiful and decadent dish. I love the touches right down to the fried onions on top. Definitely a satisfying and great meal.
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Kelly. The fried onions aren't particularly healthy, but boy do they add a nice savory crunch to the potato.
Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says
One of my favourite comfort foods. Ohhh I would love to eat this right now....
Linda Meyer says
Thank you so much, Aimee. It's pure comfort. 🙂
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I've never met a potato I didn't like, but I have yet to meet this awesome vegan cheddar potato! I never would have known that this sauce is vegan from these beautiful photos! It totally looks like fatty nasty dairy cheese sauce. That may not sound like a compliment but it really was!!! ?
Linda Meyer says
LOL! I was totally hoping for a compliment like that, Rachelle. Thank you!
Evi says
Stuffed baked potatoes are my ultimate comfort food! This is here simply stunning too, Linda! I am so hungry 🙂
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Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Evi! This is totally the perfect comfort food. 🙂
veggiesdontbite says
I put my cheese sauce on potatoes all the time! I love potatoes, they are so good. A perfect addition to really anything! These stuffed potatoes look so good. I love broccoli with potatoes and with cheese sauce so I know I'd devour this!
Linda Meyer says
It's so simple and so good for us. People need to embrace the potato, and vegan cheese sauce. 🙂
Natalie says
I don't think I can spread my arms apart wide enough to fully represent how hungry I am for this potato right now! OMG! It is beautiful in a saucy, savory, how is this really good for me kinda way! And I was excited about the dip potentials with this sauce, this beats that idea by a lot! The ultimate comfort meal to me right here <3
Linda Meyer says
I love your enthusiasm, Natalie! You just got me all pumped up to make this again. 🙂 Thank you!
Uma Srinivas says
I love potatoes in any form 🙂 Stuffed baked potato looks so delicious. What a comfort food, and perfect for any meal time!
Linda Meyer says
It's such a comfort food, Uma. Thank you!
Christine (Run Plant Based) says
This looks amazing and my husband is a huge baked potato fan, I must make it for him! Thanks!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Christine! Let me know what you think. 🙂
Kristine says
Made it, loved it, and its even better the next day. Mine didn't come out quite as silky as yours, probably due to my blender, but still tasted good!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Kristine, I'm so happy you liked it. How long did you soak the cashews? The longer you soak them the creamier they become. Also, try blending them for a minute or two longer, that might help.
Kristine says
I soaked them for a little over 4 hours. I really think its just my blender!
I brought some leftovers for lunch; so good, and makes me want to try to turn the rest into broccoli cheese soup. Maybe thin the sauce out with vegetable stock, throw in a chopped baked potato and more broccoli. We'll see how it turns out!
Linda Meyer says
Oh, that sounds amazing! You just gave me a great idea for a fall soup recipe. 🙂
Yes, a high-powered blender makes all the difference.
Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says
That's got to be the tastiest baked potato I've seen in a long time. I love broccoli and cheese together and with the crispy potato skin....yum!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Melanie! I'm happy eating baked potatoes with just a little salt and pepper, the cheese and broccoli make them sublime. 🙂
Howie Fox says
I'm very very hungry for this potato right now!! Looks super delish - also the color of the sauce is stunning!!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Howie! Sweet potatoes are magic, they bring the color and creamy texture to vegan cheese sauce.
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
These look so delicious and comforting, Linda! Love how easy the recipe is! 🙂
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Sina! Easy comfort food is the best. 🙂
manju says
I absolutely love the color of the cheese sauce!! Makes me want to eat some right now!
Linda Meyer says
The color is gorgeous, thanks to the sweet potato. Thank you so much, Manju!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says
Holy Schmoly that vegan cheddar sauce looks incredibly delicious on that baked potato. LOVE!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Vanessa! I'm happy you like the looks of it. 🙂