Broccoli with Cheddar Sauce
Transform your everyday vegetable side dish into a cheesy delight with this irresistible Broccoli with Cheddar Sauce recipe! Featuring tender, perfectly steamed broccoli florets smothered in a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, this dish is a foolproof crowd-pleaser. The recipe uses pantry staples like butter, flour, and milk to create a velvety roux, which is then infused with sharp cheddar for a bold, satisfying flavor. A hint of ground mustard adds a subtle depth, balancing the cheese's richness and elevating the overall taste. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy side pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, roasted meats, or even as a stand-alone vegetarian dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings, this broccoli with cheddar cheese sauce combines wholesome ingredients with indulgent comfort food vibes—guaranteed to make everyone at the table ask for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground mustard (optional)
Instructions
Start by preparing the broccoli: rinse the florets under cold water and trim them into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
Steam the broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5-7 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. The mixture should be smooth and bubbling, but not browned.
Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the cheddar sauce with salt, ground black pepper, and ground mustard (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Place the steamed broccoli on a serving platter or individual plates.
Drizzle the hot cheddar sauce generously over the broccoli. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.4 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 566 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
