Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
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Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Description
This recipe highlights steamed broccoli florets combined with a homemade cheese sauce made from freshly grated cheddar cheese, corn starch to thicken, and evaporated milk. The cheese and corn starch are mixed first, then melted gently with evaporated milk over low heat until smooth and thickened. This sauce brings a creamy texture and mellow, cheesy taste that complements the natural broccoli flavor.
The broccoli is seasoned with salt and pepper and served warm with the cheese sauce poured on top. The sauce consistency is adjustable by adding more evaporated milk for a thinner texture if desired. This simple sauce emphasizes fresh cheese flavor without relying on processed cheese products.
This dish works as a side vegetable or a simple comfort food. The steamed broccoli retains a healthy crunch beneath the creamy cheese topping, balancing texture well for those seeking both vegetable and rich dairy flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli steamed, florets
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese use freshly grated cheese, shredded
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Add the cheese and corn starch to a bowl and toss to combine.
- Place the cheese mixture and evaporated milk in a sauce pan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese has melted and sauce is smooth and thick.
- Add additional evaporated milk if needed to thin the sauce.
- Season the broccoli with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 337mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 402mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 965IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 61.8mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 464mg | 46% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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