Making Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Broccoli involves some straightforward steps. Follow this handy guide for delicious results:

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Potatoes: Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly. Pierce each potato with a fork several times to allow steam to escape during baking.
3. Bake the Potatoes: Place the pierced potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
4. Steam the Broccoli: While the potatoes are baking, steam the broccoli florets until tender but still vibrant green, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
5. Make the Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
6. Cut the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Cut them lengthwise, making sure to leave a hinge so they stay connected.
7. Stuff the Potatoes: Gently fluff the insides of the potatoes with a fork. Then, spoon in the cheese mixture generously.
8. Add Broccoli: Spoon the steamed broccoli on top of the cheese-stuffed potatoes.
9. Add Extra Cheese: If desired, sprinkle a little more shredded cheddar cheese on top of the broccoli.
10. Bake Again: Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.