How to Make Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

This easy, delicious cheese sauce will get anyone, kids included, eating broccoli! Use smart balance and skim milk for a healthier cheese sauce that tastes just as good.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• small pot/saucepan
• 1/4 cup butter or smart balance
• 1.5 heads broccoli
• 1/4 cup flower
• 1.5 cups skim milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• dash mustard (liquid or dry)
• dash cayenne pepper
• 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar and fresh Parmesan work great)
• whisk
• mug or glass measuring cup
• large microwavable container and lid

1. Melt the butter in the pan on low heat.

2. Whisk the flour, cayenne pepper, mustard, and salt into the sauce. Cook the sauce for 2 minutes whisking.

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   Microwave the milk in a glass measuring cup or mug till its hot. Then, whisk into the sauce letting it cook till fairly thick.

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   Stir in the grated cheese till it is melted and blended. Turn off heat and cover.

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   Wash the broccoli and cut off florets into your microwavable bowl. (Preparing the broccoli can also be done before making the sauce.)

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   Add a quarter cup of water to the broccoli. Cover the broccoli and microwave for 5 min. If not done, stir and then microwave the broccoli for another 2 minutes.

7. Drain broccoli, uncover and stir cheese sauce, pour over broccoli and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Be creative and mix cheeses. It is easy to use what you have. You can use up to a cup and a half for extra flavor. Adding some pepperjack creates a little kick. Trying mixing Parmesan, swiss, etc.
• This simple sauce is also delicious on potatoes.

[eliptica]

on 3/9/2009 This looks yummy. I will definitely be using this recipe. Thanks.

[leanan]

on 10/9/2008 This sounds great, maybe my four year old will eat his veggies now :)

[PABechko]

on 10/1/2008 Yum, great accompanyment

[vallain]

on 9/26/2008 Cheese sauce was the only way I'd even try broccoli years ago. Now I like it even plain.

[Alisiane]

on 9/20/2008 This sounds simple enough for even me. I love broccoli and I love cheese, so this is gonna be a definite staple in my house!