4.6 from 21 votes
Cheese Sauce for Broccoli
This cheese sauce recipe is so simple to make, and cheese lovers will adore it! It goes wonderfully with broccoli for that classic cheesy, creamy taste.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 (makes about 1.5 cups)
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups grated cheddar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for the broccoli. Once the water is boiling, cook it for 2-3 minutes or until it's reached your desired doneness. Drain thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Whisk in the flour and let it cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking often (long enough to cook the flour taste out but don't let it brown).
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly. Continue whisking for another 2-3 minutes or until it starts to thicken up.
- Take the pot off the burner and whisk/stir in half the cheese and the seasonings.
- Add the remaining cheese and continue stirring until smooth. Pour over broccoli and serve immediately.
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Notes
- This recipe makes about 1.5 cups of cheese sauce. Depending on how much broccoli you cook and how much sauce you pour over it, you may end up with leftover sauce. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheat over low heat (stove or microwave), stirring often. Add a splash of milk to thin if needed.
- Nutrition info includes the broccoli.
Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
519mg
(22%)
Potassium
417mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1198IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
90mg
(100%)
Calcium
366mg
(37%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6(makes about 1.5 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 519mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1198IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 90mg | 100% |
| Calcium | 366mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.