Cheese Sauce For Broccoli
This easy to make and delicious cheese sauce for broccoli is the perfect way to get your family to happily eat their vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2.5-3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbs butter
- 2 tbs flour
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbs garlic powder
Instructions
- First, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the broccoli. Let that boil for about 8-10 minutes or until the broccoli is soft.
- While that’s cooking, in a medium sauce pan, melt the butter and whisk the flour in. Continue whisking over medium heat high heat for 2- 3 minutes.
- Now slowly whisk in the milk and season it with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Then turn the heat to low and whisk in the shredded cheddar cheese until all the cheese is melted.
- Once the broccoli is done, strain it and lightly season the florets with salt and pepper.
- Next taste the cheese sauce and add more seasoning if needed.
- Finally plate the broccoli and pour the cheese sauce on top. Serve warm and enjoy!