Broccoli Cheese Sauce
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Broccoli Cheese Sauce
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This easy broccoli cheese sauce is quick and tasty! You only need 10 minutes and 5 simple ingredients for this side dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli 1 pound, 450g
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour plain flour
- 1 cup milk 235ml
- 1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese 100g
Instructions
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Cut it into florets, then add it to a pot of boiling water for 3-5 minutes or until cooked, then drain. To steam instead: add the broccoli to a steamer over a pot of simmering water. Cover with a lid and steam for about 5 minutes or until just tender (pierce a large piece with a knife, it should be tender but not soggy). Drain well.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat, then stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
- Whisk the milk in, a little at a time, until the sauce is smooth.
- Whisk in the cheese until it melts.
- Serve the cooked broccoli topped with the cheese sauce.
Notes
- Substitutions
- Variations
- Store: Leftover broccoli cheese sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat: You can reheat this dish in the microwave, or store them separately and heat the cheese sauce in a pot on medium-low heat, stirring often, until heated. You might need to add a splash of milk.
- Freeze: These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing once cooked and combined.
- Cauliflower: swap the broccoli for cauliflower, or use a mix of the two. Brussels sprouts work great too!
- Cheese: try using a different type of cheese instead of cheddar. Mozzarella, gruyere, Monterey Jack, or any meltable cheese will work.
- Vegan: Use dairy free butter and milk in the cheese sauce, and substitute the cheese for a dairy free cheese or use a few tablespoons of nutritional yeast.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or chili powder to add a kick to the cheese sauce.
- Spread the broccoli and cheese sauce into a casserole dish, top with breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan cheese and bake until golden.
- Try it with a mix of cheeses for lots of great flavor.
- For a more sophisticated taste, add a dash of truffle oil to the cheese sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
264mg
(11%)
Potassium
408mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1108IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
90mg
(100%)
Calcium
298mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1108IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 90mg | 100% |
| Calcium | 298mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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