Broccoli and Cheddar Sauce
Broccoli and cheddar sauce is a quick and easy side dish that’s sure to be a hit with even the pickiest of eaters! Just 6 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes!
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium heads of broccoli, trimmed to florets
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup milk (skim is fine or use whole for more richness)
- ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, (see notes)
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket in a large pot with an inch or so of water in the bottom. Cover and steam over high heat for 6-8 minutes, or until your desired degree of doneness for the broccoli.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for one minute.
- Whisk in the milk and cook, whisking regularly, for 2-3 minutes to warm the milk.
- Add the cheese, Dijon, salt and pepper and stir well to combine. Continue to stir and cook for 4-5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is warmed through and slightly thickened.
- Season to taste with extra salt and pepper, as desired.
- Serve the cheese sauce drizzled over the steamed broccoli. (Note: the sauce will continue to thicken as it sits.)
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Notes
Salt: I use almost ½ teaspoon of salt when I make this because I know my steamed broccoli has no seasoning on it. You can start with the ¼ teaspoon listed and add more to your taste.
Leftovers: Store leftover broccoli and the cheese sauce separately in covered containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The cheese sauce will thicken as it sits and after refrigeration. Rewarm over low heat, adding extra milk as needed to loosen it up, until it's heated through and able to be drizzled.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1073IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1mg
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