5.0 from 69 votes
Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Skip the freezer section and make homemade broccoli with cheese sauce instead! Steamed broccoli florets are smothered in an easy 3 ingredient cheese sauce for a delicious and kid friendly side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 223 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets steamed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese use freshly grated cheese
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
337mg
(14%)
Potassium
402mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
965IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
61.8mg
(69%)
Calcium
464mg
(46%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% 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.