5.0 from 336 votes
Quick Broccoli and Cheese
This Broccoli & Cheese side dish recipe will be a family favorite!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 182 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup water
Cheese Sauce
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash broccoli and place it in a non-stick skillet. Add 1 cup water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cover broccoli and steam 3-5 minutes. Remove & place in a bowl. Cover to keep warm.
- Whisk milk and cornstarch together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet and whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens.
- Turn heat to low and add cheese. Whisk until smooth.
- Season with salt & pepper and serve over broccoli.
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Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. It's best to store leftovers separately.
- Reheat in the microwave until heated through, or place the cheese sauce in a pot on medium-low heat and whisk until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
182
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Potassium
404mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
966IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
81mg
(90%)
Calcium
335mg
(34%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 404mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 966IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 335mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.