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Broccoli in Cheese Sauce
Broccoli in Cheese Sauce is the best kid friendly side dish! Steamed broccoli with a creamy milk and cheese sauce with easy pantry seasonings. Skip the frozen veggies.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
Instructions
- Rinse the broccoli and place into a glass bowl covered with a wet paper towel.
- Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp then remove the paper towels and place into a baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, on medium heat, whisk together the milk, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and nutmeg.
- Cook the mixture for 5-8 minutes until bubbly and thickened.
- Add in the cheddar cheese and whisk until smooth.
- Top the broccoli with the cheese sauce and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
206mg
(9%)
Potassium
718mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1528IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
181mg
(201%)
Calcium
280mg
(28%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1528IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 181mg | 201% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.