Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Broccoli with cheese sauce is the best way to serve fresh broccoli - smothered in a creamy homemade cheese sauce. It's totally kid approved!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup water
Cheese sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk nonfat will work, but whole is best
- 1 ½ cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper/ to taste
Instructions
- Heat water to boiling in a deep skillet or saute pan with a lid over medium heat. Add broccoli florets and cover to steam for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and cover to keep warm.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add flour and whisk constantly until completely combined, then cook, whisking often, until golden; 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in milk and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Stir in cream cheese and ground mustard.
- Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes before stirring in shredded cheddar. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little bit of warm milk until the right consistency is reached.
- Pour over steamed broccoli and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1597IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 447mg | Iron: 1mg
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