Description
A delightful cheese sauce that transforms steamed broccoli into a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Reduce heat to low, add the shredded cheese, and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour over steamed broccoli or your choice of vegetables and serve.
Notes
For even smoother sauce, shred cheese yourself. Adjust consistency with milk as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheese sauce, broccoli, vegetarian, easy recipe, comfort food