The short version
A creamy potato and broccoli casserole with a bubbling cheddar top. Serves 4 · estimated 45 minutes including prep. Use one dish rated for both appliances. The timing includes oven preheating while vegetables microwave.
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Ingredient notes
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Broccoli Cheddar Potato Bake
A creamy potato and broccoli casserole with a bubbling cheddar top.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
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Equipment
- 2.5-liter microwave- and oven-safe casserole dishSee our pick →
- Microwave ovenSee our pick →
- 8-inch chef’s knifeSee our pick →
- Instant-read food thermometerSee our pick →
Instructions
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Preheat and steam
Heat oven to 400°F / 200°C. Put potato slices and water in a 2.5-liter dish suitable for both microwave and oven. Cover with a vented microwave-safe lid and microwave at about 900 W for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway, until nearly tender.
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Add broccoli
Add broccoli, cover and microwave for 3–4 minutes until bright green. Drain excess water carefully.
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Make creamy
Stir milk, cream cheese, mustard, salt and half the cheddar through the hot vegetables until the cream cheese softens. Scatter remaining cheddar over.
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Bake
Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until bubbling, potatoes are tender and the center reaches 165°F / 74°C. Rest 3 minutes before serving.
Recipe notes
- Timing: Use one dish rated for both appliances. The timing includes oven preheating while vegetables microwave. Preparation, preheating and any rest explicitly stated in this method are included in the total estimate. Follow doneness and package directions if they require longer.
- Recipe status: Newly authored for this collection and not yet kitchen-tested. Cooking times are estimates.
- Recipe-page cover: A text recipe card. The Pinterest pin uses an AI-generated editorial food illustration in the style of the earlier collection, not a photograph of a kitchen-tested dish.
- Nutrition: Not calculated for this recipe.
Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.
Equipment for this recipe
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2.5-liter microwave- and oven-safe casserole dish
Use only a dish rated for both appliances when the method specifies them.
Microwave oven
For packet rice, quick mug cakes and vegetable steaming. Adjust timings for wattage.
8-inch chef’s knife
One sharp, balanced knife handles 90% of weeknight prep.
Instant-read food thermometer
Check internal cooking and reheating temperatures.
Easy variations
- Cauliflower bake: Replace broccoli with small cauliflower florets.
- Larger batches: Scale ingredient quantities with the serving controls. Use sufficient pan or basket space and allow more time for extra batches; instruction text describes the base batch.
How to store and reheat
- For this recipe: Use within 3 days; reheat covered until the center reaches 165°F / 74°C.
- Chill promptly: Refrigerate perishable food in shallow covered containers at 40°F / 4°C or below within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F / 32°C. Follow the shorter storage period stated above or on an opened ingredient; previously cooked ingredients keep their original storage deadline.
- Reheating: If reheating cooked leftovers, heat the portion thoroughly to 165°F / 74°C. Keep cold toppings separate. Follow any stricter package directions.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know before making broccoli cheddar potato bake?
Use one dish rated for both appliances. The timing includes oven preheating while vegetables microwave.
Can I make it ahead?
Use within 3 days; reheat covered until the center reaches 165°F / 74°C.
Has this recipe been kitchen-tested?
Not yet. This is a newly authored recipe with estimated timing. Check the stated doneness, safe internal temperatures where given, and ingredient package instructions.