Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli and Cheese Sauce

Ok, so a lot of times if I need a quick easy dinner for just me, a baked potato with steamed broccoli and cheese sauce works. I altered that a little bit by using mashed potatoes instead. I mean why not? Then you don't have to worry about scooping out the yumminess from a potato skin and can just dig in. So...I did that. :)

I know it may not be the most exciting dinner ever, but hey. It works.

Ingredients:
-Potatoes, for mashing (I use russet, and one per person, possibly one for two people)
-Broccoli, cut into florets (maybe one cup per person, or whatever you want)
-1/4 cup butter
-3 tablespoons flour
-1 cup cream
-1/2 cup milk (I use 2%)
-1.5 cups cheese (I used cheddar this time)
-salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Peel the potatoes. Cut them into chunks, about 2 inches square. Place the chunks in boiling water until tender. Drain the water out. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher. Add a little milk to make them a little smoother, if desired. Set aside.

While the potatoes are cooking, steam the broccoli florets. Set aside.

While the broccoli and potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a sauce pan over medium low heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth, making a roux. Let the roux cook for another few minutes, stirring frequently. Add the cream and milk, stirring to combine well. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the sauce has started to thicken a bit. Add the cheese, and stir to combine, letting the cheese melt into the sauce. Keep stirring it so the sauce is smooth and creamy and delicious.

Once the sauce is done, scoop the mashed potatoes onto a plate, add the broccoli, then dump the sauce over the top. Yum.