Description
A heartwarming dish of tender broccoli smothered in a rich, gooey cheddar cheese sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly.
- Whisk in the flour, cooking for about 1 minute until golden.
- Add the milk gradually, cooking for about 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted completely.
- Combine the cheese sauce with steamed broccoli and serve warm.
Notes
Make ahead options available; store cheese sauce in the fridge and reheat when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg