This Broccoli with Cheddar Sauce is so much better than frozen broccoli with cheese sauce. It's a real favorite with kids.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 8 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
1 1/2pounds broccoli florets,(8 to 9 cups)
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1cupwhole milk
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/4cupfreshly shredded parmesan cheese
1 to 1 1/2cupsshredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
Add an inch of water to a large saucepan. Place a steamer basket in the pot. Bring water to a boil and add the broccoli. Cover and steam for 4 to 5 minutes.
While broccoli is cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour and cook and stir for 1 minute.
Whisk in milk and bring to a simmer.
Turn eat to low and stir in salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Add more milk if too thick. Remove from heat.