‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond’s Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes Are a Meatless Marvel

The Pioneer Woman star Ree Drummond applauds the meatless marvel of baked potatoes. She loves to serve them for a casual dinner on Sundays when the Drummond clan enjoys watching football. Her recipe for Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes makes an appearance as a side with a steak dinner or a quick lunch. However, there is one thing Ree Drummond loves the most about this easy and delicious dish. The Food Network star adores that they are a meatless marvel personalized in so many ways.

Why are baked potatoes such wonderful food for a meatless dinner?

Baked potatoes are an excellent food for a meatless dinner as they cover all the bases when it comes to being loaded with nutrients the body needs to function correctly. Meat-lovers can top theirs with either chili, bacon, a creamy chicken sauce, or any other number of add-ons. However, completing a vitamin-rich spud with vegetables is the way to go for a meatless dinner that packs a punch.

According to WebMD, the fiber in baked potatoes aids with both digestion and metabolism.

The spuds are rich in Vitamin B6, which helps to break down carbohydrates. The vegetables are naturally low in fat and cholesterol. Baked potatoes are also packed with potassium.

This winning combination can be great for weight loss and weight management. A potato has more potassium than a banana and contains calcium for strong bones, Vitamin C, Iron, and Magnesium.

Baked potatoes are also rich in choline, an essential nutrient that can reduce inflammation.

How does Ree Drummond make her Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes?

Ree Drummond uses a traditional method to make her Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes.

She likes the result of potatoes baked in the oven until the skin is crispy outside and the inside is fluffy and tender.

Drummond pokes some holes in the spuds and bakes them in the oven until tender, which can take upwards of one hour.

She prefers to blanch her broccoli florets, resulting in a bright green vegetable. Drummond pairs them with fried onions.

As for the cheese sauce, Drummond prefers to use a combination of Cheddar and Pepper Jack cheeses for this dish. She mixes the cheeses with milk and cooks until they are melted together.

Drummond then adds the broccoli to create a creamy sauce.

You can make extra baked potatoes and store them for later in the week

Raw potatoes can be stored in a cool, dark place out of the light, which should last for a long while.

Store raw potatoes in a cool, dry place away from light.

You can make extra baked potatoes for lunch or a dinner side. Once baked, the spuds can be stored in an airtight container for upwards of three days. While the skin will not be as crispy as when first baked, they are still delicious to eat.

The complete recipe for The Pioneer Woman’s Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes can be found on the Food Network website.

The Pioneer Woman airs Saturdays at 10 a.m. EST on the Food Network.