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broccoli with cheese

Broccoli in Cheese Sauce

Isabel
This easy Broccoli in Cheese Sauce is a perfect side dish for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
5 from 17 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 312 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Head of Broccoli About 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter Unsalted
  • 1 Garlic clove Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1.5 Cups Milk
  • 1 Cup Cheddar cheese Grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the broccoli in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until al dente (not too crunchy but not mushy). Set aside
    1 Head of Broccoli
  • In a sauce pan, over medium heat melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant for about 1 minute
    3 Tablespoons Butter, 1 Garlic clove
  • Add the flour and whisk until incorporated
    2 Tablespoons Flour
  • Start adding the milk while whisking. Add the milk a bit at a time and whisk well to avoid lumps
    1.5 Cups Milk
  • If the consistency of the sauce is too thick add a bit more of milk
    1.5 Cups Milk
  • Reduce the heat and start adding the cheese. Continue whisking until the cheese is fully incorporated.
    1 Cup Cheddar cheese
  • Add salt and pepper to taste
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked broccoli and serve immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 337mgPotassium: 649mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1641IUVitamin C: 136mgCalcium: 388mgIron: 1mg
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