Baked Potatoes with Broccoli & Homemade Cheese Sauce

baking potatoes, scrubbed
fresh broccoli
bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 Tbs. butter
3 Tbs. flour
1 1/2 cups warm milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper

Bake the potatoes until tender. I poke holes in them and wrap them in foil,  bake at 400 degrees for about 1 – 1 1/2 hours.

Cut the broccoli in florets and steam in a pan until tender-crisp.

In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute. Gradually whisk in the warm milk, let it cook until it begins to thicken a bit. Stir in the cheese, letting it melt into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Split the baked potatoes open, top with broccoli, bacon and cheese sauce.
from: eatathomecooks.com