Description
Crispy loaded broccoli potato pan combines comfort and flavor in one skillet. Cheese, bacon, and green onions create a hearty meal perfect for family dinners while satisfying your comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (washed and diced)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices of bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning the rack in the center for even heat distribution. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease to prevent adherence.
- Potato Seasoning: Cube potatoes into consistent pieces, then toss in a mixing bowl with olive oil and a robust spice blend of garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated.
- Roasting Stage: Spread seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared sheet, maintaining spacing for maximum crispiness. Roast for 25-30 minutes, midway rotating the pan to promote uniform golden-brown caramelization.
- Vegetable Integration: Simultaneously steam or blanch broccoli to preserve its vibrant emerald hue and crisp-tender consistency. Merge roasted potatoes and broccoli, returning to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to harmonize flavors.
- Cheese and Protein Topping: Lavishly scatter shredded cheddar cheese over the vegetable medley, creating a molten blanket. Distribute crumbled bacon across the surface for a smoky, textural counterpoint.
- Final Baking: Continue baking for 5 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden landscape that entices the palate.
- Garnishing: Withdraw from the oven and embellish with a cascade of sour cream, then crown with freshly chopped green onions and parsley, adding a vibrant, aromatic finale.
- Serving: Present immediately while piping hot, offering a versatile dish that can stand as a robust side or a complete, indulgent meal celebrating textural contrast and layered flavors.
Notes
- Ensure Even Potato Cubes: Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent cooking and crispy texture.
- Manage Moisture Control: Pat potatoes and broccoli dry before seasoning to prevent soggy results and achieve perfect golden-brown roasting.
- Layer for Maximum Crispiness: Spread vegetables in a single layer with space between pieces, allowing hot air circulation and preventing steaming.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap bacon for turkey bacon or omit for vegetarian version; use dairy-free cheese alternatives for lactose-intolerant diets.
- 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: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg