Loaded Broccoli-Cheddar Baked Potatoes
Loaded Broccoli-Cheddar Baked Potatoes costs about $5.18 to make ($1.30 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 474 calories, 16 g protein, and 53 g net carbs. Total time: 1 hr 5 min.
- 16 g protein/serving
- 474 calories/serving
- 53 g net carbs
- 1 hr 5 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Big russets baked until fluffy, piled with buttery broccoli, cheddar, and sour cream. Comfort food at rock-bottom cost per plate.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 4 large russet potatoes (~2.5 lb) | $1.75 |
| ¾ lb frozen broccoli | $0.93 |
| 4 oz cheddar, shredded | $1.43 |
| ½ cup sour cream | $0.58 |
| 2 tbsp butter | $0.24 |
| salt, pepper | $0.25 |
| Total | $5.18 |
How to make it
- Bake scrubbed, pricked potatoes at 425°F for 50–60 minutes until a knife slides in easily (or microwave 10 minutes, then crisp 15 in the oven).
- Warm broccoli with the butter, salt, and pepper.
- Split potatoes, fluff with a fork, and load with broccoli, cheddar, and sour cream.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 474 |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Net carbs | 53 g |
| Saturated fat | 13 g |
| Sodium | 234 mg |
Substitutions
- Broccoli florets, frozen → Spinach, frozen chopped — adds $0.10/serving. creamed spinach version — sauté with the butter
Make it cheaper
This is already close to the floor; the 5 lb potato bag and block cheese (never pre-shredded) are what keep it there.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Loaded Broccoli-Cheddar Baked Potatoes?
About $5.18 total, or $1.30 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Loaded Broccoli-Cheddar Baked Potatoes?
Each serving has roughly 16 g of protein (474 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Loaded Broccoli-Cheddar Baked Potatoes cheaper?
This is already close to the floor; the 5 lb potato bag and block cheese (never pre-shredded) are what keep it there.
Do leftovers of Loaded Broccoli-Cheddar Baked Potatoes keep well?
Decent — refrigerate components separately and rebuild.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.