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Broccoli Cheese Sauce

Broccoli Cheese Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp mustard powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbly and pale gold.
  2. Slowly whisk in the milk. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the cheese, salt, mustard powder, and cayenne. Stir gently until the cheese melts into a glossy sauce.
  4. Pour the warm sauce over steamed broccoli and serve right away.

Notes

This recipe makes enough sauce for about 4 cups of steamed broccoli florets. If you’re storing leftovers, keep the sauce separate from the broccoli so both stay at their best when reheated.