Cheesy Broccoli
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this irresistible Cheesy Broccoli recipe—a quick and easy side dish that combines tender, vibrant broccoli florets with a rich, velvety cheddar cheese sauce. Perfectly blanched broccoli is coated in a homemade, creamy roux-based sauce infused with garlic powder for depth of flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking, this cheesy delight can be ready to serve in under 30 minutes. Ideal as a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to any main dish, it’s a great way to make vegetables the star of the table. Whether you're planning a cozy family dinner or a holiday feast, this Cheesy Broccoli recipe guarantees smiles all around!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 200 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the broccoli. Cut 500 grams of broccoli into bite-sized florets, ensuring they are all roughly the same size for even cooking.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the broccoli florets. Blanch them for 3 minutes until they're bright green and tender-crisp. Drain the broccoli and set it aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. This should look slightly golden, being careful not to let it burn.
Gradually pour in 1 cup of milk while continually whisking to prevent lumps. Cook this mixture for about 3-4 minutes until it thickens into a smooth sauce.
Once thickened, stir in 200 grams of shredded cheddar cheese until it fully melts and the sauce is creamy. Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, stirring to combine well.
Add the blanched broccoli florets to the cheese sauce, stirring gently to coat all the broccoli evenly with the sauce.
Continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes over low heat, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Once done, remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.7 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.7 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 2855 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 78.1 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 1984 mg | 153% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 650 mg | 14% | |
*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.
